SILESIAN HORROR. ABOUT DEVILS, TREASURERS AND WATER SPIRITS - DOROTA SIMONIDES

Discover the fascinating world of Silesian folk beliefs, full of demons, ghosts and mysterious creatures. This book is an extraordinary journey through the dark corners of Silesian mythology, where devils, strigas, nightmares, water spirits, goblins, swicorze, chabernice and noonwraiths come to life on the pages of the stories. Immerse yourself in a world full of horror and magic that will transport you back in time to the ancient beliefs of our ancestors.

• Get to know the richness of Silesian folklore.
• Discover the secrets of demons and ghosts.
• Immerse yourself in the dark world of Silesian mythology.
• Travel back in time to ancient beliefs.
• Discover the poetic vision of Silesian villages and towns.
• Remember the childhood years spent listening at your grandmother's knees.
• Introduce yourself to the world of beliefs of great-grandparents.

"Silesian Horror. About Devils, Treasurers and Water Spirits" is a book that takes the reader on a journey through the fascinating world of Silesian belief traditions. The author, an outstanding folklorist Dorota Simonides, presents with extraordinary passion and erudition the richness of Silesian folklore, full of demons, ghosts and mysterious creatures. This book is not only a collection of stories, but also an insightful analysis of folk beliefs, showing their impact on the culture and mentality of the inhabitants of Silesia.

This book is also an excellent opportunity to remember the childhood years spent listening at your grandmother's knees, who told you chilling stories about devils, water spirits and other terrible creatures. By recreating the atmosphere of the old home hearth, this book introduces contemporary youth and children to the world of beliefs of great-grandparents, to the history of their own village, city or region, creating the closest homeland, because it is seen with their own eyes.

Published by Nowik Publishing House in 2013, the book has 120 pages and a format of 14.5x20.5 cm. The paperback binding makes the book light and handy, ideal for reading on the go. "Silesian Horror. About Devils, Treasurers and Water Spirits" is a must-have for all lovers of folklore, history and dark stories.

Dorota Simonides' book is not only a collection of traditions and legends, but also an attempt to understand the role of beliefs in social life. The author analyzes how folk tales influenced morality, upbringing and the shaping of regional identity. "Silesian Horror" is a fascinating read for anyone who wants to learn about the richness and diversity of Silesian culture.