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.
Creatures
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 hanging out with Saint George. The.....
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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 spirit of their home. The soul of th.....
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