Songs of the Russian People (Forgotten Books)

Book Description:

"This book, despite its title, is a treasure-trove of Slavic mythology, tradition, folklore and ethnography. There are plenty of songs, not only from Russia but every part of the Slavic region from Serbia to Siberia. The songs are used as a starting point for a wide-ranging discussion of pre-industrial Slavic peasant life, including weddings, funerals, witchcraft, demonology, games, riddles, and seasonal traditions. Also covered are the details of Russian pagan religion and mythology, with comparisons to related topics such as Vedic and Germanic mythology." (Quote from sacred-texts.com)

Table of Contents:

Publisher's Preface; Preface; Preface To The Second Edition; Introductory; The Old Gods; Demigods And Fairies; Storyland Beings; Mythic And Ritual Songs; Marriage Songs; Funeral Songs; Sorcery And Witchcraft; Appendix A; Appendix B; Endnotes

About the Publisher:

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.org

Forgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.