1872 THE SONGS OF THE RUSSIAN PEOPLE
-AS ILLUSTRATIVE OF SLAVONIC MYTHOLOGY-
 
*This is the first time this 152-year-old book has been in the United States since its publishing in 1872
 
PUBLISHED IN LONDON, ENGLAND 
By W.R.S Ralston of the British museum. Ralston traveled to Russia in 1868 & 1870 to compile this information, in conjunction with his Russian friends to provide facts and translations before completing this book.
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Chapters discuss mythology and superstitions as it relates to marriage and death/funerals.  It talks about the “Old Gods” and “Slavonic Deities”. Demigods, fairies, and house spirits. Ritual stories and songs… such as ‘Baba Yaga” and Midsummer Rites. Songs and stories as it relates to death; “Mythical wedding guests”, “Ghost Banquets”, “Human Sacrifice” to name a few.  
There is an entire 87 pages devoted exclusively to Sorcery and Witchcraft alone… Zagovors / Spells, Witches, Werewolves, Vampires, Amulets, Cattle-plague spells and much more!
 
447-page hardbound book with gold lettering title on outside spine. This 152-year-old book does have shelf wear and age. It also has a dedication on the front inside page.  This beautiful book is completely intact. See all details in photos.
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If you want to advance your studies on the old-world Russian/Slavonic paganisim, and Folk Life, add this wonderful antique occult book to your collection!
 
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