Comics & Articles on Slavic Myths, Creatures, & Legendary Tales

Articles

In these articles I go in-depth on each of the topics covered in the comics and videos. It's where I pour all the research,
thoughts and connections. Sources are included.

Historically accurate vampire hunt in Nosferatu

Posted on: 07 January, 2025

Nosferatu 2024 movie poster © Focus Features In the latest adaptation of this iconic vampire story there’s one scene that really stood out to me because it shows something I haven’t seen before - a historically accurate vampire hunt. Thomas, a German man, goes to a T.....
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The Witcher 4 Creature - The Bauk

Posted on: 22 December, 2024

The world of the Witcher has a new creature inspired by Serbian folklore. Let’s uncover some Slavic Lore.
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Saint Christopher the Dog-headed

Posted on: 08 December, 2024

This is Christopher, a saint who is sometimes represented with the head of a dog. To find out why we need to uncover some Slavic Lore. The earliest image we have of him comes from a 4th-6th century terracotta icon from Vinica Fortress in Macedonia, where he’s ha.....
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Domovoy - guardian of the home

Posted on: 16 April, 2021

The Slavic home is the domain of a spirit called the Domovoy, a small, furry creature that resembles the resident family’s ancestor. In fact, it’s one way that the Slavs remember and revere their ancestors, by manifesting the old head of the family as a guardian spir.....
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