Russian Myths

Name: Russian Myths
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ISBN: 9780292791589

ISBN-10: 0292791585

ISBN-13: 9780292791589

Edition: 2002

Authors: Elizabeth Warner

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The coming of Christianity to the state of Kievan Rus' at the end of the tenth century had an enormous impact on the development of Russian civilization. Despite the abandonment of the pagan gods, both Christian and pagan practices and beliefs continued to coexist for centuries, producing a system known as "dual faith." Russian Myths deals with mythic beliefs, notions, and customsconcerning the veneration of earth, water, fire, and air, demons and spirit-beings in the world of nature, the cult of the dead, and witchcraftmany of which have their roots in the pre-Christian past but still survive to the present day. To illuminate the evolution of major themes and motifs and set Russian…

Book details

List price: $16.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Publication date: 7/1/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 80
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English

Elizabeth Warner is Emerita Professor of Russian, University of Durham, where she was formerly Head of the Department of Slavonic Studies.



Introduction


The Pagan Gods


The Elements: Water, Fire, Earth and Air


Demons and Spirits of Place


The Dead and the Other World


Sorcerers Dragons and Baba-Yaga


Conclusion


Suggestions for Further Reading


Index