A golden egg floats over the Ocean-sea, from which the world was born; the Mother - Moist Earth nourishes living beings, carrying out an unceasing cycle of birth and death; in the circle of changing generations, men and women hold...
hands.
Echoes of these images have survived in folk culture, but do we know what Slavic beliefs were really like? Their traces remain in fairy tales, epics, spells, ritual songs, and superstitions. This book explains in an accessible way how scholars reconstruct the main plots and pantheon of Slavic mythology, about calendar holidays and rituals, and how pagan beliefs changed with the arrival of Christianity - and how they are reflected in modern neopagan culture.
The task of the series "Encyclopedia of Quick Knowledge" is to explain complex topics simply, briefly, and engagingly. The books will serve as an excellent source of basic knowledge and provide a general understanding of key terms and main points in various fields. The books will be of interest to readers of all ages who wish to expand their knowledge in one area or another and do so in a quick and engaging form.
Printhouse: Eksmo
Series: Encyclopedia of Quick Knowledge. For Those Who Want to Accomplish Everything
Age restrictions: 12+
Year of publication: 2025
ISBN: 9785042177248
Number of pages: 128
Size: 201x126x10 mm
Cover type: мягкая
Weight: 102 g
ID: 1728112
16 January (Fr)
free
15 January (Th)
€ 9.99
free from € 80.00
16 January (Fr)
free
15 January (Th)
€ 9.99
free from € 80.00