by Ronesa Aveela | Aug 12, 2022 | Books, Kickstarter, Mythology and Folklore
The summer days are getting shorter, and the greens are turning pale and yellow, the pallet of fall coming to life. But August is one of my favorite months to go to the beach. The water is warm, and the sun is not brutally hot. This is also a prime season for one sea...
by Ronesa Aveela | May 23, 2022 | Artists, Books, Bulgaria, Kickstarter, Marketing and Promotion, Mythology and Folklore, Rituals and Traditions
If this is news to you, our campaign is about the book people have been asking for. It provides lots of fascinating information about the herbs that make up a Bulgarian Eniovden (Midsummer’s) wreath. I, too, was curious what herbs made up the 77½ in the wreath, so I...
by Ronesa Aveela | May 21, 2022 | Bulgaria, Kickstarter, Mythology and Folklore
We’ve mentioned Samodivi throughout the campaign. They are mentioned only in passing in the herbs book, but we thought you’d like to know a little more about them. Who are the Samodivi? Where did they come from? Let’s start with their name. Samo (alone) and diva...
by Ronesa Aveela | Apr 8, 2022 | Books, Bulgaria, herbs, Mythology and Folklore
Water clover (Marsilea quadrifolia) is called the raskovnik in Slavic folklore. It is one of the most secret magical herbs. People believe that the herb has strong alchemic ability and can transform iron into gold. More common, however, is the belief the herb can...
by Ronesa Aveela | Apr 5, 2022 | Books, Bulgaria, Eastern Europe, Events, herbs, Mythology and Folklore, Rituals and Traditions
“On Eniovden (Midsummer’s Day), the stars fly down, infusing herbs and water with magical healing power.” Every year on June 24, Eniovden, I remember these words spoken by my grandmother. She understood the power of herbs and used them to heal body and soul, protect...
by Ronesa Aveela | Apr 4, 2022 | Books, Bulgaria, Bulgarian Art, Eastern Europe, Entertainment, herbs, History, Holidays, Mythology and Folklore, Rituals and Traditions
Our book 77½ Magical Healing Herbs is nearing completion. It’s currently in the hands of a graphic designer to make the pages even more compelling. A little color to make the herb photographs and text really pop. The book is 350 pages long! In 8 x 10 format. So,...
