TREE. SLAVIC MYTHS AND OTHER STORIES

Embark on a fascinating journey through the world of Slavic myths, full of secrets and forgotten stories. This book is the key to understanding the beliefs of our ancestors, their stories about gods, the creation of the world, and the role of humans in the surrounding reality. Discover the richness of Slavic culture and immerse yourself in the magical world of ancient legends.

• Discover the forgotten world of Slavic myths.
• Learn fascinating stories about gods and heroes.
• Understand the beliefs and traditions of our ancestors.
• Immerse yourself in the magical world of ancient legends.
• Discover inspirations for modern stories.
• Immerse yourself in the richness of Slavic culture.
• Discover the poetic description of the creation of the world.

Łukasz Wierzbicki, a well-known author of adventure novels for children and young adults, in his latest book reaches for the oldest stories, older than the legends of the Wawel Dragon or Piast Kołodziej. He recreates them and brings them closer to the young reader, allowing him to discover the fascinating world of Slavic myths. This book is not only a collection of stories, but also a journey into the depths of our history and culture.

The world was born from an egg, man was created from a wisp of straw, and Weles, chained, writhes in the underground realm. Storks bring human souls straight from the heavenly Wyraj. The poetic description of the creation of the world is the first part of the book. In the second part, we find three stories from the borderland of myths and fairy tales: about the abduction of Jutrzenka (guardian of the heavenly gates), about Marzanna (goddess of death, heroine of the spring tradition of saying goodbye to winter), and about the heroic expedition to meet one's own destiny.

In a special appendix, the inquisitive reader will read what historical documents, scientific sources, legends, and folk traditions the author used while working on the book. The whole is illustrated by dozens of atmospheric photographs combined with realistic graphics by Wojciech Nawrot. This book is a true treasure trove of knowledge about Slavic mythology, which will surely interest both younger and older readers.

Wierzbicki wonders if the Slavic myths, as old as the world, have anything to offer to the children of the 21st century. The answer is: yes! A myth is a story in which everyone finds their own wisdom, from which they draw inspiration. This is a universal message that speaks to every generation. This book is an excellent way to learn about Slavic culture and tradition, as well as to develop imagination and creativity.