Encyclopedia of Russian & Slavic Myth and Legend

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ABC-CLIO, 1998 - Reference - 375 pages
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This volume offers the first comprehensive guide in English to the myth and legend of the Russian Empire and other Slavic countries and peoples.


There are few stories more stirring than those of ancient Russia. Russian and other Slavic beliefs weave a rich tapestry in which real-world elements coexist with those from fantasy, such as dragons, monsters, and shape-changing wolves. Though Russia adopted Christianity as the state religion in A.D. 988, paganism remained popular through the end of the 19th century and survives in isolated pockets even today. In Russian myth and legend, Christian themes are interwoven with pagan ideas: dragons fight priests, saints encounter nymphs, and witches enter the kingdom of heaven.

Encyclopedia of Russian and Slavic Myth and Legend includes extensive historical, geographical, and biographical background to deepen the reader's understanding of the myth and legend. Numerous illustrations are included in this fascinating volume, which will be of great interest to students, scholars, and everyone who wishes to explore the cultural heritage of ancient Russia.


  • Numerous illustrations are included

 

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Contents

PREFACE
ix
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
xi
BRIEF HISTORICAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL DETAILS
xiii
Encyclopedia of Russian Slavic Myth and Legend
xv
REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING
327
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
331
TRANSLITERATION FROM CYRILLIC TO LATIN LETTERS
333
THE RULERS OF RUSSIA
335
TOPIC FINDER
337
INDEX
353
Copyright

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Mike Dixon-Kennedy is a professional writer.

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TitleEncyclopedia of Russian & Slavic Myth and Legend
AuthorMike Dixon-Kennedy
Editionillustrated
PublisherABC-CLIO, 1998
ISBN1576070638, 9781576070635
Length375 pages
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Social Science / Folklore & Mythology
  
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