Companion 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 I make while I researching. Sources are included.

The Krivich Christian and Yaga.

Intro "According to Nikolai Novikov, the first authentic folktale with Baba Yaga was published by Mi.....
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Origin of the Rusalka.

What is the ancient pagan origin of the slavic water spirit Rusalka? According to some scholars, t.....
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Rusalka and the unclean dead.

What was the Slavic peoples’ notion of death, and how did it shape the way they saw the Rusalka - .....
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Who is the Rusalka?.

Who is the Slavic water spirit, who tickles men to death, and is in charge of the fertility of cro.....
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The Malachite Casket.

This is the story of ‘The Malchite Casket’ and the fate of its author Pavel Bazov. In my last video.....
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The Mistress of The Copper Mountain.

Cover for The Mistress of the Copper Mountain by Pavel BazhovIllustration by Vyacheslav Nazaruk Thi.....
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Who’s that on Baba Yaga’s fence?.

'Vasilisa the Beautiful' webtoon by Julia Tar - https://julia_tar.artstation.com/projects.....
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The Meaning of Baba Yaga’s Name.

I'm sure you know who Baba Yaga is, but have you ever wondered what her name means? The answe.....
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Historically accurate vampire hunt in Nosferatu.

Nosferatu 2024 movie poster © Focus Features In the latest adaptation of this iconic vampire story .....
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