You are holding a magical book - a guide to the world of birds, both real and created by the rich imagination of the ancient Ukrainians. Birds build their nests on linden trees near the house and in the attic of a high-rise building, in gardens and parks, but above all in fairy tales, legends, parables, carols, shchedrivkas and lullabies. They can easily reach Irium and unlock it with the keys, appearing as demiurge creators and harbingers of the will of the gods. These birds...
The book "Magic Creatures of Ukrainian Myth: Domestic Spirits" will take you to the wonderful and original world of Ukrainian beliefs. Turning its pages, you will learn about a highly respected domovoy (Slavic brownie), a reliable defender of the family, meet a good Pokutniy (house spirit), who whispers his blessing to you, drop in to Dvorovoi (Slavic courtyard spirit), who helps a good master in everything and punishes a lazy man. And if you are lucky, attract the spirit of ...
The Rocky World of Eternal Summer is inhabited by wise snakes and dragons who have overcome envy and live in harmony and harmony, each with its own purpose and honoring the law. However, this magical World was unexpectedly struck by disaster: the firebirds fell ill in the Garden of Eden and the vertohail with rejuvenating apples fell ill. Friends learn about this - young Motuzochka and the three-headed snake, whom everyone calls Halepnyk because of his mischievous temper. And...
Small pests, children's fears, diseases in the form of living creatures - Dara Korniy collected stories about the ancient beliefs of Ukrainians about spirits that defile and bring trouble every day. You will find out what the plague and cholera looked like in the imagination of our ancestors, who is such a flirt, you will read a sad fairy tale about a kiss. So get ready to travel to the spooky world of mischief and mischief, to this magical secret corner where the dark si...