Worldview of the Ukrainian people

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Worldview of the Ukrainian people Ivan Nechuy-Levitsky sketch of Ukrainian mythology ~ 1992

Roughly translated synopsis: A unique work of the classic of Ukrainian literature Ivan Nechuy-Levytsky is offered for the first time after 1876. In an accessible popular science form, the writer sets out his experience of comprehending the worldview of his native nation, the relationship of folk traditions, faith, science, philosophy, history in it. The stories feature visible images of the heroes of Ukrainian mythology: the god of the Master, the goddess of the Sun, the goddess of the Zorya, the goddess of the Cloud, the goddess of Spring, Kupala, Carols, mermaids, mavkas, polisuns, fielders, housekeepers, devils, witches, werewolves, Fate and poverty, as well as the legends about the creation of the world, the worldly oak tree, the creation of people. Juicy language, pictures of folk life make reading this forbidden and forgotten work the discovery of the whole unique original world of our ancestors.

A wonderful book for all those interested in Ukrainian folk magic and witchcraft. Don’t be discouraged that it is written in Ukrainian. I find that in this wonderful age that the google translate app does a great job. When I don’t know a word or am having trouble translating a sentence I just hold up my phone and it live translates the page. See my pics to see how well it works!