A Study of Dragons of Eastern Europe
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Ronesa Aveela
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| Publisher | Bendideia Publishing |
| Publication | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Format | Paperback/Softback |
| ISBN | 978-1949397031 |
| Pages | 207 |
| Dimensions | 8 x 10 x 0.49 in |
| Age | Adult 18+ |
| Price | $30.86 |
A Study of Dragons of Eastern Europe
Have you ever wondered if dragons were real?
Author Ronesa Aveela grew up in Bulgaria, terrified by tales of dragons capturing beautiful girls for their brides. Her grandmother armed her with protective herbs and performed rituals passed down from generation to generation.
Dragons, the third book in the series, takes you across Eastern Europe to discover folkloric beliefs, fairy tales, customs, and rituals about the dragons who once lived in the land, and still do within the hearts of many. You’ll learn historical facts, discover intriguing and horrifying stories, and enjoy beautiful illustrations to gain a complete experience of these magnificent creatures.
Here are a few topics you can expect to find within the book’s pages:
- Learn about how dragons or the idea of dragons developed. Did they ever exist in some form in the past?
- Explore the lives of dragons: their purpose, how they live, how to defeat or appease them.
- Discover the stories, facts, and fiction behind several popular dragon slayers.
Dragons is an enlightening nonfiction cultural study in the Spirits and Creatures series. If you like impeccable research, chilling stories, and clever humor, then you’ll love Ronesa Aveela’s educational folklore series.
Explore the pages of Dragons today to discover a world of wonders.
Reviews, Awards & Endorsements
Review
Overall this is an excellent book, a rich voyage of discovery into the mysterious realm of Eastern European dragons. It's full of surprises, fun to read and jam-packed with dragon facts.
- Moni Sheehan, storyteller and director of
A Spell In Time, British-Bulgarian storytelling company
Folklore told in an informative and engaging way, A Study of Dragons of Eastern Europe is a must-have addition to any library of myths and legends!
- David Flora, Blurry Photos Podcast
Author
Ronesa Aveela
Ronesa Aveela is the pseudonym for author duo Nelly Tonchev and Rebecca Carter.
The main force behind the work, Nelly, the creative genius, was born in Bulgaria and moved to the US in the 1990s. She grew up with stories of wild Samodivi, Kikimora, the dragons Zmey and Lamia, Baba Yaga, and much more. She’s a freelance artist and writer. She likes writing mystery romance inspired by legends and tales. In her free time, she paints. Her artistic interests include the female figure, Greek and Thracian mythology, folklore tales, and the natural world interpreted through her eyes. She is married and has two children.
Her writing partner, Rebecca, was born and raised in the New England area. She has a background in writing and editing, as well as having a love of all things from different cultures. She’s learned so much about Bulgarian culture, folklore, and rituals, and writes to share that knowledge with others.