Download or read book Politicizing Magic written by Marina Balina and published by Northwestern University Press. This book was released on 2005-10-25 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description

Download or read book The Feather of Finist the Falcon written by Anonymous and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ONCE, in olden times, there was a merchant whose wife had died, leaving him three daughters. The eldest two were plain of face and hard of heart and cared for nothing but finery, while the youngest was a good house keeper, kind-hearted, and so beautiful that it could neither be told in a tale nor written down with a pen. One day, when the merchant set out for the Fair, he called his three daughters and asked: "My dear daughters, what do ye most desire me to buy for you?" The eldest answered, "Bring me a piece of rich brocade for a gown." The second said, "Bring me a fine scarf for a shawl." But the youngest replied: "Little father, bring me only a scarlet flower to set in my window." The two sisters laughed at her request. "Little fool," they said, "what dost thou want of a scarlet flower? Thou wouldst better ask for a new apron." But she paid no heed and when the merchant asked her again, she said: "Little father, buy for me only the scarlet blossom." The merchant bade them good-by and drove to the Fair, and whether in a short while or a long while, he came again to his house. He brought the rich brocade for the eldest daughter and the fine scarf for the second, but he quite forgot to bring the little scarlet flower. The eldest daughters were so rejoiced at their gifts that he felt sorry for his forgetfulness, and to comfort her, said to the youngest: "Never mind, I shall soon go again to the Fair, and shall bring thee a gift also." And she answered: "It is no matter, little father; another time thou wilt remember." And while her sisters, cutting and sewing their fine stuffs, laughed at her, she was silent. Time passed, and again the merchant made ready to go to the Fair, and calling his daughters, he asked: "Well, my daughters, what shall I buy for you?" The eldest answered, "Bring me a gold chain," and the second, "Buy me a pair of golden earrings"; but the third said, "Little father, I want nothing but a scarlet flower to set in my window."

Download or read book Myths and Folk tales of the Russians Western Slavs and Magyars written by Jeremiah Curtin and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 595 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ÊI remember well the feelings roused in my mind at mention or sight of the name Lucifer during the earlier years of my life. It stood for me as the name of a being stupendous, dreadful in moral deformity, lurid, hideous, and mighty. I remember also the surprise with which when I had grown somewhat older and begun to study Latin, I came upon the name in Virgil, where it means the Light-bringer, or Morning-star,Ñthe herald of the sun. Many years after I had found the name in Virgil, I spent a night at the house of a friend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, right at the shore of Lake Michigan. The night was clear but without a moon,Ña night of stars, which is the most impressive of all nights, vast, brooding, majestic. At three oÕclock in the morning I woke, and being near an uncurtained window, rose and looked out. Rather low in the east was the Morning-star, shining like silver, with a bluish tinge of steel. I looked towards the west; the great infinity was filled with the hosts of heaven, ranged behind this Morning-star. I saw at once the origin of the myth which grew to have such tremendous moral meaning, because the Morning-star was not in this case the usher of the day but the chieftain of night, the Prince of Darkness, the mortal enemy of the Lord of Light. I returned to bed knowing that the battle in heaven would soon begin. I rose when the sun was high next morning. All the world was bright, shining and active, gladsome and fresh, from the rays of the sun; the kingdom of light was established; but the Prince of Darkness and all his confederates had vanished, cast down from the sky, and to the endless eternity of God their places will know them no more in that night again. They are lost beyond hope or redemption, beyond penance or prayer. I have in mind at this moment two Indian stories of the Morning-star,Ñone Modoc, the other Delaware. The Modoc story is very long, and contains much valuable matter; but the group of incidents that I wish to refer to here are the daily adventures and exploits of a personage who seems to be no other than the sky with the sun in it. This personage is destroyed every evening. He always gets into trouble, and is burned up; but in his back is a golden disk, which neither fire nor anything in the world can destroy. From this disk his body is reconstituted every morning; and all that is needed for the resurrection is the summons of the Morning-star, who calls out, ÒIt is time to rise, old man; you have slept long enough.Ó Then the old man springs new again from his ashes through virtue of the immortal disk and the compelling word of the star. Now, the Morning-star is the attendant spirit or ÒmedicineÓ of the personage with the disk, and cannot escape the performance of his office; he has to work at it forever. So the old man cannot fail to rise every morning. As the golden disk is no other than the sun, the Morning-star of the Modocs is the same character as the Lucifer of the Latins.

Download or read book Baba Yaga written by Sibelan Elizabeth S. Forrester and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful illustrated collection of fairy tales about the most iconic and active of Russian magical characters

Download or read book Russian Folk Fairy Tales written by Alexander Nikolayevich Afanasyev and published by Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Russian Folk Fairy Tales is a wonderful collection of the most famous Russian fairy tales. The “Russian skazki” (“skazatz” means to tell) are the mass of folk-tales distributed widely throughout all the Russias. Handed down, by constant repetition, from generation to generation, a possession common to peasant’s hut and Prince’s palace from a time when history did not exist, they are to-day, from Archangel to the Black Sea, and from Siberia to the Baltic, almost as much a part of the life of the people as the language itself. Famous Russian fairy tales are Vasilisa the Beautiful, Sister Alenushka, brother Ivanushka, The Tale of Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf, Marya Morevna, Princess Frog or Frog-tsarevna, Finist Clear Falcon’s feather or Finist the Falcon. Contents: Marya Morevna Sister Alenushka, Brother Ivanushka Morozko (Faher Frost) Finist the Falcon Frog-Tsarevna Vasilisa The Beautiful

Download or read book Folk Tales from Russia written by F.T. Weaver and published by WEST AGORA INT S.R.L.. This book was released on 2024-09-08 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Magic of Russia’s Most Beloved Folk Tales Step into a world where daring heroes embark on epic quests, mystical creatures guard ancient secrets, and love and courage triumph over darkness. Folk Tales from Russia: Timeless Stories of Magic, Courage, and Love from Russian Folklore is a captivating collection of Russia's most cherished folk tales, gathered together in one beautifully crafted volume. In this first installment of our Folk Tales from Russia series, readers of all ages will journey alongside iconic characters such as Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf as they pursue the elusive Firebird, the resourceful Vasilisa as she faces the fearsome Baba Yaga, and the Snow Maiden as she navigates the delicate balance between the magical and human worlds. These timeless stories, steeped in the rich cultural heritage of Russia, offer profound lessons and insights that resonate across generations. A Treasure Trove of Timeless Wisdom More than just stories, these folk tales are the distilled teachings of Russian culture, brimming with profound knowledge and enduring wisdom. They are a pleasure to read, filled with universal themes of bravery, cleverness, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. Perfect for readers of all ages, these tales not only entertain but also serve as a bridge to understanding the values, fears, and aspirations of the Russian people. At the heart of this collection is a mission to preserve the invaluable cultural inheritance that these stories represent. Folk tales are the foundation of human storytelling, offering a unique window into the soul of a nation. Understanding a culture is best done through the stories it tells, and in this volume, you’ll find a rich tapestry of Russian tradition, ready to be passed down and cherished for generations to come. A Must-Have for Any Library or Bookshelf We envision this collection as a treasure that any library or bookshelf can hold and pass on to future generations—so they too can be inspired and draw teachings from our ancestors' wisdom. Whether you’re a lover of mythology, a seeker of adventure, or a parent wanting to introduce your children to the wonders of storytelling, this book is an essential addition to your collection. Key Features: Epic Russian Legends: Immerse yourself in the enchanting folklore of Russia, with stories that have been passed down through centuries, capturing the essence of the country’s mythological heritage. Perfect for All Ages: With stories that are as entertaining as they are educational, this collection is suitable for readers young and old, offering something for everyone. Cultural Insight: Gain a deeper understanding of Russian culture and values through interpretations and analyses of the folk tales that have shaped the nation’s identity. Beautifully Crafted: Designed to be a timeless keepsake, this book is a treasure that will enhance any personal library or bookshelf. Folk Tales from Russia is more than just a book; it’s a journey into the heart of a culture, a celebration of the art of storytelling, and a preservation of a priceless cultural heritage. Add this volume to your collection today and become a part of the timeless tradition of folk tales that continue to inspire and teach us about the world and ourselves.

Download or read book The Shining Falcon written by Josepha Sherman and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ljuba, the evil sorceress, plots to unleash dark forces over the world, while the exiled Maria, daughter of a betrayed lord, nurses the dying Prince of Kirtesk, formerly the shining falcon, back to health

Download or read book The Russian Folktale by Vladimir Yakovlevich Propp written by Vladimir Yakovlevich Propp and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 2012-09-12 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vladimir Propp is the Russian folklore specialist most widely known outside Russia thanks to the impact of his 1928 book Morphology of the Folktale-but Morphology is only the first of Propp's contributions to scholarship. This volume translates into English for the first time his book The Russian Folktale, which was based on a seminar on Russian folktales that Propp taught at Leningrad State University late in his life. Edited and translated by Sibelan Forrester, this English edition contains Propp's own text and is supplemented by notes from his students. The Russian Folktale begins with Propp's description of the folktale's aesthetic qualities and the history of the term; the history of folklore studies, first in Western Europe and then in Russia and the USSR; and the place of the folktale in the matrix of folk culture and folk oral creativity. The book presents Propp's key insight into the formulaic structure of Russian wonder tales (and less schematically than in Morphology, though in abbreviated form), and it devotes one chapter to each of the main types of Russian folktales: the wonder tale, the "novellistic" or everyday tale, the animal tale, and the cumulative tale. Even Propp's bibliography, included here, gives useful insight into the sources accessible to and used by Soviet scholars in the third quarter of the twentieth century. Propp's scholarly authority and his human warmth both emerge from this well-balanced and carefully structured series of lectures. An accessible introduction to the Russian folktale, it will serve readers interested in folklore and fairy-tale studies in addition to Russian history and cultural studies.

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Giants and Humanoids in Myth Legend and Folklore written by Theresa Bane and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-05-26 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every culture has in its folklore and mythology beings of immense size and strength, as well as other preternatural humanoids great or small who walk among us, serving the divine or fulfilling their own agendas. This book catalogs the lore and legends of more than 1,000 different humanoid species and individual beings, including the Titans, Valkyries, Jotnar, yōkai, biblical giants, elves, ogres, trolls and many more.

Download or read book The Explosive World of Tatyana N Tolstaya s Fiction written by Helena Goscilo and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-09-16 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study of the work of Tatyana N. Tolstaya initiates the reader into the paradoxes of her fictional universe: a poetic realm ruled by language, to which the mysteries of life, imagination, memory and death are subject.

Download or read book Russian Fairy Tales written by Aleksandr Afanas'ev and published by Pantheon. This book was released on 2013-01-02 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautifully illustrated, here is the most comprehensive collection of classic Russian tales available in English. This comprehensive collection introduces readers to universal fairy-tale figures and to such uniquely Russian characters such as Koshchey the Deathless, Baba Yaga, the Swan Maiden, and the glorious Firebird. The more than 175 tales culled from a landmark multi-volume collection by the outstanding Russian ethnographer Aleksandr Afanas'ev reveal a rich, robust world of the imagination. Translated by Norbert Guterman Illustrated by Alexander Alexeieff With black-and-white illustrations throughout Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library

Download or read book The Water of Life written by Nathalie Baratoff and published by Chiron Publications. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: C.G. Jung’s psychology provides a unique understanding of the seven tales in this volume. The archetypal images therein are many-layered. We can see them from the mythological viewpoint as dragons, demons and witches; we find them in rivers of fire, in kingdoms at the bottom of the sea, in talking animals, and in endless transformations that defy human experience. The same images mirror situations of everyday life: the joys of love, success in one’s endeavors; but also, abandonment, yearning for offspring, loss of a sheltered existence, as well as the many insurmountable tasks which confront us in life. But the most significant of Jung’s insights into the psyche is the realization that all such experiences rest upon an inner reality which needs to be understood symbolically. This is where the archetypal nature of fairy tales is most relevant, for it explains why people of all ages and all levels of society have been fascinated by them; people, often without much formal education, gathered around a fire at the end of a hard day and, gazing into the flames, followed the images arising from the storyteller’s words. Today, many have by and large lost the capacity for such experiences. Children still do; adults are often distracted by the demands of outer life. And yet, fairy tales retell fundamental experiences of life which are timeless.

Download or read book Fairies I Have Met written by Mrs. Rodolph Stawell and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-01-02 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fairies I Have Met" by Mrs. Rodolph Stawell is a fascinating journey into the enthralling realm of magical beings. The book weaves a group of whimsical memories that revolve around encounters with fairies, bringing to existence a world of wonder and creativeness. Mrs. Stawell's storytelling transports readers to a mystical panorama wherein fairies exist in concord with nature. Through vivid and captivating narratives, the author introduces numerous fairy characters, each with its own unique tendencies and adventures. The tales are infused with a feel of innocence, wonder, and the undying allure of the fantastical. The book is not most effective a literary delight but additionally a visual banquet, presenting Mrs. Rodolph Stawell's own captivating illustrations that complement the paranormal narratives. These illustrations decorate the reader's revel in, providing glimpses into the airy and eccentric global the author so eloquently describes. "Fairies I Have Met" stands as a timeless testomony to Mrs. Stawell's potential to seize the imaginations of readers, each old and young, with memories that commemorate the magic and beauty of the fairy realm.

Download or read book Myths and Folk Tales written by Jeremiah Curtin and published by Рипол Классик. This book was released on 1971 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Russian Folktales from the Collection of A Afanasyev written by Alexander Afanasyev and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2014-03-19 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rich world of the imagination that will captivate readers of all ages, this compilation's tales include The Princess-Frog, The Tale of Prince Ivan, The Firebird and the Gray Wolf, many others.

Download or read book Myths and Folk tales of the Russians Western Slavs and the Magyars written by Jeremiah Curtin and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: