The book "Not Bedtime Stories. Grim Inhabitants of the Slavic World" is dedicated to the study of an important part of East Slavic mythology - the evil spirits. Artem Fugunov, a historian and lecturer, invited speaker of the "Culture" TV channel, explores lower Slavic mythology, combining academic precision with lively and captivating storytelling.
From the book you will learn:
• Why Slavic mythology is difficult to study, and why we know it today as it is.
• Who is called a "burdened" corpse and what the connection is with mermaids and vampires.
• What house spirits are like and why it is important to coexist with them.
• How dangerous the inhabitants of the forests and swamps are, as they say.
The diversity of Slavic folklore is astonishing! The more we study the ancient culture, the better we begin to understand our ancestors. Are you ready to immerse yourself in a world full of evil spirits?