Comics & Articles on Slavic Myths, Creatures, & Legendary Tales
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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.
The Malachite Casket
Posted on: 19 May, 2025
This is the story of ‘The Malchite Casket’ and the fate of its author Pavel Bazov.
In my last video I talked about the story The Mistress of the Copper Mountain, which is the prequel to The Malachite Casket, so I’m going to quickly summarise it here.
The story follow.....
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The Mistress of The Copper Mountain
Posted on: 07 May, 2025
Cover for The Mistress of the Copper Mountain by Pavel BazhovIllustration by Vyacheslav Nazaruk
This is the story of ‘The Mistress of the Copper Mountain’ and its author Pavel Bazov, who survived Stalin’s Great Purge.
Stepan, a worker at a mine in the Ural mountains .....
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Who’s that on Baba Yaga’s fence?
Posted on: 18 March, 2025
'Vasilisa the Beautiful' webtoon by Julia Tar - https://julia_tar.artstation.com/projects/nJ4DlrJulia Tar's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/julia_tar_art/
I want to tell you a story about Baba Yaga’s skulls. The ones that hang on her fence,.....
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The Meaning of Baba Yaga’s Name
Posted on: 04 February, 2025
I'm sure you know who Baba Yaga is, but have you ever wondered what her name means? The answer will shed some light on her role in Slavic folklore as well as her possible origin in Slavic mythology.
Let's uncover some Slavic Lore.
The first part of her name is .....
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