A Study of Rusalki - Slavic Mermaids of Eastern Europe
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Ronesa Aveela
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| Publisher | Bendideia Publishing |
| Publication | Nov 23, 2019 |
| Format | Paperback/Softback |
| ISBN | 978-1949397932 |
| Pages | 223 |
| Dimensions | 8 x 10 x 0.53 in |
| Age | Adult 18+ |
| Price | $44.99 |
A Study of Rusalki - Slavic Mermaids of Eastern Europe
Seductive. Beautiful. Dangerous!
Or are they innocent maidens looking for love?
Discover the allure of Slavic mermaids – Rusalki. Author Ronesa Aveela takes an in-depth look at these pale, beautiful water maidens who captivated her heart as a child in the tales her grandmother told her.
Rusalki – Slavic Mermaids, the second book in the series of Eastern European mythology and folklore, takes you into the heart of a rural culture focused on fertility and survival. Through folklore, literature, music, videos, and illustrations, you’ll uncover the secrets of these spirits who have haunted Eastern Europe for centuries.
Here are a few topics you can expect to find within the book’s pages:
· Learn how to protect yourself from their enchantments.
· Read about terrifying encounters.
· Discover how “magical healers” cure the inflicted of the dreaded “Rusalka Disease.”
Rusalki – Slavic Mermaids 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 Rusalki – Slavic Mermaids today to discover a world of wonders.
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.