Udmurt Myths. From Inmar and Mother Sun to the Wedding of the Leshy and the Half-Man

How did a bear's head help in the search for a thief? Why do the heroes of fairy tales hit the ground? Why does the hero ask his wife to bring him slightly baked bread?

This book will unveil the world of Udmurt mythology for you – stories from ancient times when giants called alangasars inhabited the earth, and the sky was so close that the clouds almost touched the roofs. Here Vukuzё dries his beard on a cloud, Mother Sun Shundy-mumy watches to ensure her son does not stray from his path, and hunters compete with the forest spirit. These plots have come down to us in Udmurt riddles and fairy tales – many of them may seem familiar to you but will be revealed from a new perspective.