Balkan Myths: From the Wolf Shepherd and Zlatorog to the Serpent-Despot and the World-Holding Fish

The Balkan Peninsula serves as a meeting point of cultures and a bridge between the West and the East, connecting Europe and Asia. For centuries, the paths of different peoples have crossed here; their traditions and myths have intertwined, creating a unique and astonishing world.

In deep, hidden forests, charming vîles dance; a red-faced vampire with a soul like a moth slips toward the home of its widow; a spirit of a walled-up wife forever guards the fortress; a young god brings spring—and his dark double, with the coming of winter, lets wolves go wild… Thrilling Balkans, a harsh land of ancient legends and magic, invite you to uncover your own secrets.

Who is this book for:

For collectors of the series “Myths from A to Z”.

For everyone who is fascinated by mythology and folklore.