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The typical pattern in Slavic fairy tales is when a hero goes on a quest and, on the way, helps animals or spirits who are in trouble at the moment. Later, when the hero is in danger, all those…

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I’ve been telling a lot about Baba Yaga, and I guess I made her sound very grim. But she is an ambivalent entity, she is neither evil, nor good. So, this post is about the ways in which Baba Yaga can help… (And for more on her, you can see my Slavic folklore highlight) Do you still enjoy my Baba Yaga insights? And what other spirits, deities or creatures from Slavic folklore would you like to know more about? 🧙🏻‍♀️Find more Slavic culture posts on my page: @lidapavlova_magic Baba Yaga Illustration, Baba Yaga Aesthetic, Slavic Witchcraft, Slavic Magic, Witchcraft Inspiration, Work Questions, Slavic Culture, Celtic Myth, Male Witch

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I’ve been telling a lot about Baba Yaga, and I guess I made her sound very grim. But she is an ambivalent entity, she is neither evil, nor good. So, this post is about the ways in which Baba Yaga can help… (And for more on her, you can see my Slavic folklore highlight) Do you still enjoy my Baba Yaga insights? And what other spirits, deities or creatures from Slavic folklore would you like to know more about? 🧙🏻‍♀️Find more Slavic culture posts on my page: @lidapavlova_magic

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All About Slavic Paganism

Recently I’ve been obsessed with The Witcher series on Netflix. While this show is based in a fantasy universe, it is largely inspired by Slavic mythology. In the show we see several fascinating creatures from the Slavic mythos, such as the Striga and the Kikimora.

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These legends, along with other Slavic folklore, were with me since my childhood in Russia. Obviously, the fern doesn’t have flowers, and people knew about that — but it doesn’t interfere with the idea of its magical flower, as well as of other legendary herbs I mention here… So, my magic is also deeply irrational. My background is searching for the fern flower even knowing that it doesn’t exist… and still, for me, it does. ✍🏼 True magic (to try my favorite magical practice) With love for... Slavic Folklore Aesthetic, Cultural Illustration, Slavic Witchcraft, Slavic Magic, Fantasy Culture, Slavic Design, Plant Magick, Cheers Witches, Folklore Mythology

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Slavic Folklore Aesthetic

These legends, along with other Slavic folklore, were with me since my childhood in Russia. Obviously, the fern doesn’t have flowers, and people knew about that — but it doesn’t interfere with the idea of its magical flower, as well as of other legendary herbs I mention here… So, my magic is also deeply irrational. My background is searching for the fern flower even knowing that it doesn’t exist… and still, for me, it does. ✍🏼 True magic (to try my favorite magical practice) With love…

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In Greek mythology, a harpy ("snatcher", from Latin: harpeia, originating in Greek: ἅρπυια, harpūia) was one of the winged spirits best known for constantly stealing all food from Phineus. The literal meaning of the word seems to be "that which snatches" as it comes from the ancient Greek word harpazein (ἁρπάζειν), which means "to snatch". Woman With Wings, Joy And Sorrow, Slavic Folklore, Art Noir, Art Classique, Arte Obscura, Art Et Illustration, Mythological Creatures, Russian Art

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Behold my new post on Slavic folklore, culture and mythology🪶 (The previous ones are great, too, have a look: @lidapavlova_magic ) Russian Mythology Creatures, Swan Mythology, Slavic Folklore Aesthetic, Slavic Magic, Witchcraft Inspiration, Russian Mythology, Slavic Aesthetic, Slavic Culture, Slavic Mythology

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Behold my new post on Slavic folklore, culture and mythology🪶 (The previous ones are great, too, have a look: @lidapavlova_magic )

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Siuda Baba. How a tale about a ‘pagan’ Slavic Priestess survived in Polish folklore

Siuda Baba, a person appearing on the Easter Monday in only a few villages in southern Poland, is a great example of how bits of the informations about the old religions and customs were carried on…

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bukavac_2 by Veronika Kozlova on ArtStation.

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Poludnitsa, Oksana Martyshenko

Poludnitsa is a slavic mythical character. She overtakes those who work in the field at noon (it was forbidden). My instagram https://www.instagram.com/nocturnus_orca/

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Top 10 magical artifacts in Slavic fairy tales

The typical pattern in Slavic fairy tales is when a hero goes on a quest and, on the way, helps animals or spirits who are in trouble at the moment. Later, when the hero is in danger, all those…

Baba Yaga Illustration

All About Slavic Paganism

Recently I’ve been obsessed with The Witcher series on Netflix. While this show is based in a fantasy universe, it is largely inspired by Slavic mythology. In the show we see several fascinating creatures from the Slavic mythos, such as the Striga and the Kikimora.

Slavic Folklore Aesthetic

blessed wild apple girl

'Pon a hill a green bird sat Her owlets in a green felt hat Her fortune was a wish. Archive | RSS

Russian Mythology Creatures

Behold my new post on Slavic folklore, culture and mythology🪶 (The previous ones are great, too, have a look: @lidapavlova_magic )

Siuda Baba. How a tale about a ‘pagan’ Slavic Priestess survived in Polish folklore

Siuda Baba, a person appearing on the Easter Monday in only a few villages in southern Poland, is a great example of how bits of the informations about the old religions and customs were carried on…

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bukavac_2, Veronika Kozlova

bukavac_2 by Veronika Kozlova on ArtStation.

Poludnitsa, Oksana Martyshenko

Poludnitsa is a slavic mythical character. She overtakes those who work in the field at noon (it was forbidden). My instagram https://www.instagram.com/nocturnus_orca/

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