In this book, culturalologist Ekaterina Mokrusheva immerses the reader in the world of ancient traditions, explaining what a folk calendar is, why it began with spring, what Eastern Slavs considered a holiday, and what dangers awaited them on these days.
Maslenitsa,...
Easter, Ivan Kupala, Holy Nights, and Epiphany - holidays that are known to many. But few know that this is just part of the holiday calendar of Eastern Slavs, which was much broader and combined not only religious but also folk traditions. Each holiday had its sacred meaning and was accompanied by rituals, the violation of which could bring misfortune to the entire lineage. Why did people swear during Maslenitsa? Why were flies buried? How can one determine future fate by a kulich? Why baptize a cuckoo?
The book contains many illustrations, interesting facts, and even culinary recipes of our ancestors.
Author: Екатерина Мокрушева
Printhouse: Mann, Ivanov i Ferber
Series: Frighteningly Interesting Russia
Age restrictions: 16+
Year of publication: 2025
ISBN: 9785002507054
Number of pages: 224
Size: 204х140х19 mm
Cover type: hard
Weight: 360 g
ID: 1724845
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