Magical Creatures of Ukrainian Myth. Mischievous Spirits
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About the book
Minor pests, childhood fears, diseases in the form of living beings — Dara Korniy has collected stories about the ancient beliefs of Ukrainians in spirits that cause mischief and bring troubles every day. You will learn what the plague and cholera looked like in the imagination of our ancestors, who the zagravnytsia is, and read a sad tale about a kiss. So prepare for a journey into the eerie world of troubles and strays, into this magical hidden corner where the dark sides of existence and night phantoms are concealed.
About the author
Dara Korniy is a Ukrainian writer who works in the fantasy genre, a journalist, and a volunteer. In her works, she addresses Ukrainian mythology and ethnography. She is the author of the novels "Misyatsivna," "Constellation of Maidens," and the series of books "Magical Creatures of Ukrainian Myth."
What is interesting about this book:
Dara Korniy provides quite logical explanations for the existence of ancient Ukrainian mythological creatures — they were invented for the purpose of teaching and warning against harmful behavior. For the series "Magical Creatures of Ukrainian Myth," the writer collected materials for over ten years when she realized how lacking similar literature was about ancient Ukrainian beliefs in a format that would be understandable and accessible not only to scholars but also to adults and children.
How to read:
"You can read together with children: the author has specifically depicted the evil spirits in such a way that they are not too scary for children, allowing the whole family to read folk tales, myths, and legends together."
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