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Sit with me here, near the fire, and listen to one of the most beautiful Slavic fairytales about Vasilisa the beautiful.Hosted by KarmenSupport the show
What is it about werewolves that makes them so captivating? Is it their transformation from human to beast? The idea of being out of control and murderous when the moon is full? Or is it something more primal and basic, something to do with our
Imagine divine, steep and white cliffs standing defiantly over majestic waves. Its tops are made of rich green carpet and low vegetation is the only thing that has managed to resist strong gusts of wind for years. In the middle, like a magical
Enjoy beautiful Slavic fairytale Bridesman Sun and Bride Bridekins by Ivana Brlić-MažuranićMusic by Jonathan SegevSupport the show
They are beauties from fairytales, almost always in long white dresses, with long golden yellow combed hair, with blue or green eyes, with a floral garland on the head, a sweet voice, swift and slender. They're the epitome of beauty. It is sai
We've all heard stories of vampires, werewolves and witches, but there is a breed that remains virtually unknown and often misunderstood. Krsnici are not what you think them to be.Far from being spell casters or creatures of the night, they are
She is the patron saint of women and women's affairs, the steward of our destinies and the goddess of fertility. They imagined her as a woman with a big head and long arms who visits houses and oversees everything, rewarding those who are valua
Hundreds of years ago, Slavic peoples lived in scattered villages far from the light and warmth of the big cities. In that time, myths, traditions and folk tales were passed down from generation to generation. The Slavs believed that mysterious
The forest is mysterious, yet enchanting. For thousands of years, ancient civilizations have looked upon the evergreen woodlands as a magical place for healing, foraging, and revere as sacred ground. Throughout our history, since ancient times,
Among the ancient Slavs there was a general conviction that in the sky heights, above the clouds, there was an almighty deity who governed lightning and thunder, rain and storms, but also ruled the earthly world. Very early on, the myth of the
The first interview episode is here! Meet Dimitrije, the admin of Slavic History & Mythology instagram page, a master of humanities and a historian who works as a history professor in Serbian school.Join us, sit by the fire and find out what is
When the cold winds under the end of the fourth quarter of the season triggered gloomy clouds and drove them over the lands of ancient ancestors, the Slavs believed that she filled them with snow and ice.Since then, throughout the winter there
Today we will get to meet a deity that, like many things in Slavic belief, is torn between dualities of being both good and bad, especially with the arrival of Christianity. A deity that is the protector of nature, wilderness, forests, and anim
Fate can be indifferent, but also both good and evil in turn. What befalls us, however, always arises from the necessity and the fact nothing happens by chance."Fate" denotes the condition under which man's will is held by an exterior force and
When it comes to Slavs, magic has certainly had an important role in their lives, especially in the past. Sorcery was mostly used in medicine, combining spells and various herbs but it was a part of everyday life too. Women who practiced sorcer
Our Slavic ancestors gave great importance to their Christmas customs and traditions around holidays. They gathered around the fire and in those days were especially generous, gentle and calm. They tried to settle all debts, solve all the probl
When we talk about the faith and beliefs of the ancient Slavs, there is much to say and in fact so little. Although we are a people with a rich tradition, history and customs, little or none of this was preserved from ancient times before the C
A house is not just a building. It`s a home, a sanctuary, and our ancestors treated it like their private castle. Sometimes, they treated it like a person too, claiming it has a soul and a heart thus tending to its needs, keeping it tidy, warm
In this episode we will talk about superstitions regarding items, plants and, well, some body parts.Did you know that in times of economic crises, social insecurity and wars, the rate of superstition in humans increases? In stressful times it r
It is essential you spit three times when a black cat crosses your path so you can undo the action of the evil forces or to stay at home at Friday 13th so you don't get hurt or die. That kind of beliefs are rooted so deep into our culture, it's
He took his victims by tying their legs with his whip or chains, dragging them to the bottom. In some parts, it was believed he had a tail, so he could use it to catch victims. The souls of the drowned were under his rule and people sacrificed
There once was a Queen who lived in the castle on the hill. She was the most beautiful queen the country had ever seen. Long black hair framed her face and her white skin highlighted her aristocratic lineage, which went back a long way. But at
We all know thousands of stories about most famous bloodsucking creature there is, a vampire. Pop culture embraced them in its fullness, folktales enriched them, music, art, books and even cartoons took them to a completely new level, making th
It seems ancient Slavs found a monster for every part of the year, month or day and you are never safe. The darkness is always there, even in the broad daylight. You just have to find it before it finds you.Episode written, edited and hosted by
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