Myths of the Russian North, Siberia, and the Far East

The Russian North captivates not only with its protected corners, the stillness of lakes, boundless expanses, and bountiful berry patches—feel the ancient sorcery of these places and set off on an unusual journey through the legends and tales of Siberia and the Far East!

Why did crows become black, and owls—spotted? How can you protect yourself from the evil witch Khosyadam, the Ket “sister” of Baba Yaga? (Spoiler: as in the Russian fairy tale, a magical comb will save you, from which an impenetrable thicket rises!) What should you do if a marriage to a giantess turns into trouble, and how simple resourcefulness helps you outwit a fearsome spirit of illness?

You’ll find answers to these and many other questions in this audiobook!

You’ll learn why northern deities created animals before people, why a person has no less than three souls, what connects the mythologies of the Khanty and Mansi with those of the Komi, Evenks, and Yakuts, and how the beliefs of the indigenous peoples of the North show themselves in their everyday life and culture.

Gothic, fascinating, and touching stories will help you not give up even in the most hopeless circumstances—and keep in your heart courage, love of life, and attachment to your native land.