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The Slavic Wheel of the Year. Funerals of Flies, Spring Calls, and Sister-in-Law's Get-Togethers

14.99 €
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The Slavic Wheel of the Year. Funerals of Flies, Spring Calls, and Sister-in-Law's Get-Togethers
14.99 €
In this book, cultural scholar Ekaterina Mokrusheva immerses the reader in the world of ancient traditions, explaining the folk calendar, why it began in spring, what holidays the Eastern Slavs considered, and what dangers awaited them during these days.

Maslenitsa, Easter, Ivan Kupala, Christmastide, and Epiphany are holidays familiar to many. But few know that these are only part of the Eastern Slavic holiday calendar, which was much broader and combined not only religious but also folk traditions. Each holiday had its own sacred meaning and was accompanied by rituals, the violation of which could bring misfortune upon the entire family. Why did people curse at Maslenitsa? Why did they bury flies? How can you tell your future from Easter cake? Why baptize a cuckoo?

The book is rich in illustrations, interesting facts, and even culinary recipes from our ancestors.
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