Not Bedtime Stories: The Grim Inhabitants of the Slavic World

«Not bedtime tales. The grim inhabitants of the Slavic world» is not a collection of children’s scares, but an enthralling study by historian Artem Fuganov of mysterious creatures and beliefs. In the pages of this book, you’ll discover what kind of house spirits there are and why it’s better to live with them in peace. Open it to look more deeply into the world of Slavic folklore.

The book «Not bedtime tales. The grim inhabitants of the Slavic world» is devoted to one of the key themes of East Slavic mythology—unclean power. Historian and teacher Artem Fuganov, a guest lecturer for the TV channel «Kultura», examines the lesser mythology of the Slavs, combining scientific credibility with a lively, engaging narrative.

From the book you will learn:
• Why Slavic mythology is not easy to study, and why today we present it the way we do.
• Who “buried alive” (“zalózhny”/“zalozhnye”) deceased are, and how this concept relates to mermaids and vampires.
• What kinds of house spirits exist and why it’s important to know how to get along with them.
• Whether the inhabitants of forests and swamps are truly as terrifying as is commonly believed.

Slavic folklore is astonishing in its richness and variety. The more carefully we look into ancient beliefs, the clearer we see the people of the past. Are you ready to step down into a world where unclean beings live alongside humans?