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Notes on Ukrainian Demonology is the perfect starting point for anyone fascinated by the darker side of ancient folklore and supernatural beings. This book explores the most popular creatures in Ukrainian mythology – chort (devil), mrets (walking dead), rusalka (water nymph), zmiy (serpent dragon), pereverten (werewolf), and many others – while drawing comparisons with similar beings from other cultures.

Discover answers to questions like:

– What do witches in different cultures use in their ointments to fly?

– Why would mertsi (walking or living dead) visit the living?

– How can you protect yourself from the beautiful yet dangerous rusalky?

– What exams must a student-witch pass to become a true witch?

– What inventions is the Ukrainian chort (devil) famous for?

– How can one catch a witch?

– Which animals and plants offer protection against evil forces?

Originally written by Vasyl Myloradovych (1846–1911), a renowned Ukrainian folklorist and ethnographer, the materials in this book were first published as separate articles in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this edition, they are presented as four engaging chapters: (1) “Mertsi” (walking or living dead); (2) “Rusalky” (water nymphs or sirens); (3) “Chorty” (devils) and  (4) “Witches”.

Alongside these well-known figures of Ukrainian demonology, Myloradovych introduces readers to a host of other supernatural beings, bringing the rich and eerie world of Ukrainian folklore to life.

This edition presents these works in English for the first time.

Notes on Ukrainian Demonology is the third book in Sova Books’ Ukrainian Scholar Library series. Future titles will include works on Ukrainian Folk Tales, Herbal Medicine, and other fascinating topics.

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