Ukrainian Mythology

Ukrainian Mythology: A Guide to Ancient Gods, Nature Spirits, and Slavic Folklore is a clear, focused introduction to Ukraine's mythic world-its storm gods, sun deities, fate weavers, house guardians, forest masters, and the creatures that shaped everyday fears and rules. Inside you'll find concise, story-driven profiles with cultural context on Veles, Perun, Dazhbog, Mokosha, Svarog, and Lada, alongside folkloric beings such as Domovyk (house spirit), Lisovyk (forest spirit), Rusalka (water spirit), Mavka (woodland apparition), and Chugaister (wild protector). The book also shows how these beliefs endured through seasonal rituals, village customs, and oral tradition. Perfect for readers who want an accessible guide to Ukrainian mythology and Slavic folklore, blending reliable context with an atmospheric sense of place.