Mermaids and Water Spirits: The Water Element in Russian Tradition

The book "Mermaids and Water Spirits: The Water Element in Russian Tradition" is intended for a wide audience interested in unique Russian culture.
In several chapters, it tells in an easy, stylized form about interesting rituals and traditions related to water and "water" spirits. A few more chapters consist of original fairy tales inspired by well-known Slavic beliefs. In addition, there are proverbs, poems, and prose by the classics of Russian literature, as well as interesting facts from Russian culture. The paintings of Russian artists, whose works are based on plots "suggested" by the myths and legends of our people, make the content of the book cohesive, complete, and very colorful.