by Ronesa Aveela | Oct 13, 2023 | Books, Bulgaria, Mythology and Folklore
The Water Bull has been described as a Bulgarian Loch Ness monster. Except, I don’t think any folktales exist the Nessie was tamed by love, not that Nessie is considered a vicious monster to start with. The similarities between the two creatures exist in the fact that...
by Ronesa Aveela | Oct 6, 2023 | Books, Mythology and Folklore
In folklore, the Ispolini were a race of people the gods created after the Dzhudzheta, the little people or dwarves. They died out because their slight height prevented them from being able to protect themselves from wild animals. They also found themselves inept at...
by Ronesa Aveela | Sep 15, 2023 | art, Books, Kickstarter, Mythology and Folklore
The Firebird (Zhar-ptitsa) is a creature found in the wonder tale (volshebnaia skazka). She represents a rare treasure. Her eyes are crystals, and her feathers are silvery, golden, or orange-red and glow like embers. A single feather shines brighter than numerous...
by Ronesa Aveela | Jul 21, 2023 | Books, Kickstarter
If you’ve watched “The Witcher,” you’ll have encountered a variation of a kikimora in the first season. A swamp kikimora. However, that creature more resembles a bolotnik. This creature likes to frighten anyone who goes near the swamp, and she’ll kidnap children....
by Ronesa Aveela | Jun 23, 2023 | Books, herbs, Rituals and Traditions
With the wonderful summer ritual of Eniovden arriving tomorrow, June 24, we’d like to share with you an excerpt from out book written about the herbs used in a magical wreath made especially for this celebration. *** The herbs collected are powerful, healing,...
by Ronesa Aveela | May 26, 2023 | Books, Rituals and Traditions
The hot, humid days of summer will soon be upon those of us who live in the northern hemisphere. I look forward to warmer weather. Here in New England, the temps are up and down. We have a saying not to plant our gardens until after Memorial Day, for fear of frost....
