by Ronesa Aveela | Aug 2, 2026 | Books, Mythology and Folklore
As audiences rediscover Odysseus on the big screen, one of the most important chapters of his journey is still largely forgotten, and it begins in ancient Thrace. When most people think about Odysseus’s encounter with the Cyclops, they remember the giant cave, the...
by Ronesa Aveela | Apr 17, 2026 | Books, Eastern Europe, Kickstarter, Mythology and Folklore
When the Witch Becomes the One Who Heals In the old stories, Baba Yaga is often introduced as a warning. She’s the witch in the forest. The one with iron teeth. The one whose hut turns on chicken legs. The one children are told to fear. But folklore has always known...
by Ronesa Aveela | Mar 13, 2026 | Holidays, Mythology and Folklore
From the Irish Leprechaun to the Slavic Raskovnik Every year around Saint Patrick’s Day, the world fills with symbols of luck: four-leaf clovers, pots of gold, and mischievous fairies guarding secret treasure. But the idea of luck revealing hidden riches isn’t unique...
by Ronesa Aveela | Feb 14, 2026 | Rituals and Traditions
We have exciting news… Our webstore is finally LIVE! After much dreaming, building, and behind-the-scenes work, it’s ready to open its doors. We’d love for you to visit, wander through its pages, and explore the stories, art, and folklore waiting there. Thank you for...
by Ronesa Aveela | Jan 30, 2026 | Holidays, Mythology and Folklore
When Winter Turns Its Back As Groundhog Day approaches in the West, many people watch closely for signs that winter is loosening its grip. In Bulgaria, however, this moment of seasonal suspense has long had a different name and a different figure at its center....
