Myths of the Peoples of Russia for Children
- Автор:Наталья Петрова

Myths of the Peoples of Russia for Children
Is it possible to ascend to the seventh heaven and where do the spots on the moon come from? Why does summer turn into winter and where did the giants go? Why does a camel hardly drink water and how did the fox get his cunning?
The book from the new illustrated series "Myths for Children" will tell about the beliefs of the peoples of Russia and introduce the most interesting legends from different corners of our homeland.
Folklorist, candidate of philological sciences, senior research fellow at the Russian State University for the Humanities, associate professor at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, participant in folklore and ethnographic expeditions and teacher of courses on Russian folklore and comparative mythology Natalia Petrova speaks in an accessible and fascinating way about the amazing ideas of our ancestors.
This book contains interesting information about what myths are and what function they performed, how different peoples of Russia imagined the universe and the creation of the world, what gods and spirits they worshiped and about whom they composed legends.
Welcome to the world of myths and legends of the peoples of Russia!
Book Features
— The book is written dynamically and easily, the theory is accompanied by interesting myths and legends.
— From an expert folklorist, candidate of philological sciences, senior research fellow at the Russian State University for the Humanities, associate professor at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration and the author of our book “A Scary, Mysterious, Different New Year”.
— A beautiful gift edition with illustrations by Darima Erdyneeva, an aesthetic continuation of the "Myths for Children" series.
— Compact format: the book is easy to take with you. Ideal for reading at home and studying during breaks at school.
Recommended reader age: 10+
Author: Natalia Petrova
Year of issue: 2024
Publisher: Mann, Ivanov and Ferber
Cover type: Hardcover
Pages: 176
Dimensions: 210x162x10 mm
ISBN: 978-5-00214-738-0
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