Russian folklore demonology. From werewolves and dead to mermaids and a fire snake. Ryabov V.

How to grow a fire snake? How to return the werewolf human appearance? What awaits the drowned man in captivity near the water?

These issues were urgent for our ancestors, who perceived a variety of evil spirits as restless, but familiar neighbors. Mermaids, werewolves, Kikimora and other creatures lived very close - in the forest, in the field, right in the house. Researchers of folklore gathered and preserved for us many stories about meetings with unclean strength and beliefs about how to treat it.

relying on this material, the author of the book on pieces collects a frightening but bright and exciting picture of Russian demonology.