A Study of Household Spirits of Eastern Europe
About this ebook
2019 Readers’ Favorite Non-fiction Cultural.
Eastern European mythology and folklore contain a rich, colorful blend of Christian and pagan tales, customs, and rituals. Many have lost their original significance, but others are still practiced—especially in remote, rural locations.
Household Spirits, the first in a series of books, will take you on a journey to discover nine fascinating house spirits you may never have heard of. Here are a few tidbits about what you can expect to find within the book’s pages:
-Unusual noises at night in your attic may be a Talasum or a hungry Stopan.
-Sacrificing a black hen and sprinkling its blood in the foundation of a new home keeps the building and occupants safe from evil spirits.
-Builders often measure passersby with string or “capture” their shadow in the mortar of a wall to make structures strong.
-Forgetting to wash your dishes at night and leaving your house messy anger a Kikimora, and she’ll get her revenge.
-Don’t kill a snake because it may be the spirit guardian of your home.
-Have you heard of the Bannik? Taking a steam bath will never be the same again after you learn about his habits.
That’s not all. You’ll learn historical facts, discover fascinating and horrifying stories, and enjoy beautiful illustrations to gain a complete experience of these elusive house spirits.
About the author
Ronesa Aveela is “the creative power of two.” Two authors that is. The main force behind the work, 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 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.
Together, the two make up the writing of Ronesa Aveela.