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Slavic Myths & Tales
Epic Tales
Series: Gothic Fantasy
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With a new introduction, this collection of Slavic tales is based on the oral storytelling traditions of the peoples of Eastern Europe, from the Polish and the Slovaks to the Macedonians, Croats, Czechs and Serbians. These stories have roots in ancient folklore and are influenced by...
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A new collection of tales from the Slavic peoples of Eastern Europe, from the Croats, Polish, the Macedonians, Czechs and Serbians, with roots in ancient folklore, and influenced by the Viking traders who settled in Kiev in the mid-ninth century. Stories include 'The King of the Toads', 'Vassilissa the Cunning' and 'The Biter Bit'.
A long awaited new title in the Flame Tree Epic Tales collection with stories of world beginnings and endings from many traditions across the worlds.
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With a new introduction, this collection of Slavic tales is based on the oral storytelling traditions of the peoples of Eastern Europe, from the Polish and the Slovaks to the Macedonians, Croats, Czechs and Serbians. These stories have roots in ancient folklore and are influenced by the Viking traders who settled in Kiev in the early middle ages.
Stories abound with mountains, magic palaces, and temples in such incredible tales as The King of the Toads, Vassilissa the Cunning, The Frog Princess, and The Feather of Bright Finist the Falcon. The book also includes The History of Vampires in the Slavic World.
This deluxe edition of Slavic Myths & Tales is printed on silver, with matt laminated pages and gold and silver foil stamped, embossed designs.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781835625927
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 19 May 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing
Illustration: 25 Line drawings, black and white
Contributors:
- Introduction by Ema Lakinska
- Foreword by Kristijan PetroviΔ
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 36.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 792g
Pages: 432
About the Author
Kristijan Petrovic (Foreword) is a Croatian journalist and storyteller. For more than 30 years, he has been engaged in the study of dark folklore, the occult and the mythological, and has held many lectures throughout the country. Under the stage name The Dark Storyteller, Petrovic introduces his audiences to the world of history, anthropology, filmography, literature and urban culture. Ema Lakinska (Introduction) is an associate researcher at the Institute of Macedonian Literature, part of the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, North Macedonia. As an INALCO-Paris alumni and present PhD candidate, her research work focuses on Macedonian folk tales and fairy tales, as well as Slavic myths and legends. Created and developed at Flame Tree Publishing, independent publisher and creator of fine books, journals, notebooks and art calendars, with a focus on myths, gothic fantasy and great works.
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