LegendofJoe
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I'm almost done reading a book on Serbian myths and legends. It is an area you do not hear much about.
The pre-christian gods they worshipped are pretty much the same as in Russian myths.
Perun was a god of thunder, who is replaced by the modern Elijah. Volos is a cattle god, and Daybog (Russian Dazhbog), is the god of sunlight and plenty.
The Royal Prince Marko is their major hero. Like other heroes, some think he is not dead, but continues to sleep until he will return when he is needed most.
I really also liked the notion of the Vile: nymphs of the forest who can run and fly like the wind, and are sometimes the friends of heroes. But like the greek nymphs they can be dangerous as well.
The folktales in the book have recognizable themes that are found all over the world: evil stepmothers, the mistreatment of the youngest son by his brothers, damsels being taken away by dragons, magical aid to overcome impossible tasks, etc.
The pre-christian gods they worshipped are pretty much the same as in Russian myths.
Perun was a god of thunder, who is replaced by the modern Elijah. Volos is a cattle god, and Daybog (Russian Dazhbog), is the god of sunlight and plenty.
The Royal Prince Marko is their major hero. Like other heroes, some think he is not dead, but continues to sleep until he will return when he is needed most.
I really also liked the notion of the Vile: nymphs of the forest who can run and fly like the wind, and are sometimes the friends of heroes. But like the greek nymphs they can be dangerous as well.
The folktales in the book have recognizable themes that are found all over the world: evil stepmothers, the mistreatment of the youngest son by his brothers, damsels being taken away by dragons, magical aid to overcome impossible tasks, etc.
