Ekaterina Pavlovaabout the Slavic Slave tradeThe noun слава means glory in many Slavic languages, so naturally many Slavs believed that is the reason we are called Slavic people…Jun 27Jun 27
Ekaterina PavlovaA Poplar Tree’s Symbolism in Slavic FolkloreIt is May, and with summer on the horizon, Eastern European streets are about to be filled with poplar white fluff soon. Whether you like…May 26May 26
Ekaterina PavlovaThe Symbolism of Viburnum/Kalina.Red is blood; blood is the life force. A sprig of viburnum was woven into her cradle when a baby girl was born into a Slavic family. In…Apr 28Apr 28
Ekaterina PavlovaA Willow tree in Slavic folklore 🌿Spring is here. You can feel the warmth in the air. Our hero of today’s article is an early bird who wakes up from hibernation before the…Mar 23Mar 23
Ekaterina Pavlovaan Apple tree in Slavic folkloreIn Slavic folklore, apple trees are more than just trees. The fruit they bear represents sustenance, fertility, and the abundance of…Feb 27Feb 27
Ekaterina Pavlovaa Birch tree in Slavic folkloreNo tree is more beloved in Eastern Europe than the birch tree. It’s clear that these majestic trees are more than just part of the…Jan 241Jan 241
Ekaterina PavlovaTop 5 nasty spirits in Slavic folkloreHello, dandelions. The spooky season is just around the corner, so it is time for us to dive into the dark side of Slavic folklore and meet…Sep 26, 2023Sep 26, 2023
Ekaterina PavlovaOrigins of Slavic faceless dollsWhen you hear a faceless doll, you probably imagine something from a horror movie. As creepy as they sound without a cultural context…Jun 21, 2023Jun 21, 2023
Ekaterina PavlovaDiscover the Mystical World of Slavic Fortune Telling on Ivan Kupala! ✨🔮Step into the enchanting realm of Slavic traditions as we delve into the beautiful art of fortune-telling on Ivan Kupala, an ancient Slavic…Jun 21, 2023Jun 21, 2023
Ekaterina PavlovaLady Midday — a noon demon, From Sunstroke to Slavic MythologyIt is midday on a vast summer field of rye. Sun shines bright and hot. Peasants slow down with work and are ready to take a break…Jan 29, 2023Jan 29, 2023
