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Myths of Sakhalin. From the Master of the Sky Enduri and the Stone Woman to the Ritual of Feeding Water and the Paradise of Bunny Boa

Myths of Sakhalin. From the Master of the Sky Enduri and the Stone Woman to the Ritual of Feeding Water and the Paradise of Bunny Boa

Who guards the Sea of Okhotsk and why do the Nivkhs still "feed" its Master? On whose back, according to Ainu beliefs, does the land rest and why do earthquakes occur on the islands?

This book opens a world of Sakhalin... mythology - harsh and beautiful, where nature is alive, endowed with voice and will, and powerful guardians of the sea, forest, and animals dwell alongside humans. You will get acquainted with the legends of the Nivkhs, Ainu, Uilta, and other indigenous peoples, learning their stories about the origin of the island land, about journeys to the world of the dead, about mysterious tempting spirits and protectors.

The author demonstrates how these narratives explained the structure of the Universe, taught how to live in harmony with the ocean and the taiga, and remained a part of everyday life.

Author: Елена Иконникова

Printhouse: Mann, Ivanov i Ferber

Series: Myths from A to Z. Russia

Age restrictions: 16+

Year of publication: 2026

ISBN: 9785002508877

Number of pages: 240

Size: 204х138х16 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 322 g

ID: 1738246

Who guards the Sea of Okhotsk and why do the Nivkhs still "feed" its Master? On whose back, according to Ainu beliefs, does the land rest and why do earthquakes occur on the islands?

This book opens a world of Sakhalin mythology - harsh and beautiful, where nature is alive, endowed with voice and will, and powerful guardians of the sea, forest, and animals dwell alongside humans. You will get acquainted with the legends of the Nivkhs, Ainu, Uilta, and other indigenous peoples, learning their stories about the origin of the island land, about journeys to the world of the dead, about mysterious tempting spirits and protectors.

The author demonstrates how these narratives explained the structure of the Universe, taught how to live in harmony with the ocean and the taiga, and remained a part of everyday life.

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