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61. Rusalka (Slavic Folklore)
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In today's episode Lizzie once again delights Zoe's inner Russian and Decemberists nerd with the rusalka, a water spirit from Slavic folklore. We discuss the dualistic nature of the rusalka myth, the many different stories associated with rusalki, and the rusalka's possible ancient origins.
This episode has a trigger warning for references to antisemitism.
Pre-order Hailey Spencer's book, Stories For When the Wolves Arrive, here!
For more information about today's episode, go to mytholadies.com.
To donate, please go to ko-fi.com/mytholadies.
Our cover art is by Helena Cailleaux. You can find her and more of her work on Instagram @helena.cailleaux.illustratrice. Our theme song was composed and performed by Icarus Tyree. To hear more of their music, check out icarust.bandcamp.com.
72 episodes
Manage episode 337877581 series 2836625
In today's episode Lizzie once again delights Zoe's inner Russian and Decemberists nerd with the rusalka, a water spirit from Slavic folklore. We discuss the dualistic nature of the rusalka myth, the many different stories associated with rusalki, and the rusalka's possible ancient origins.
This episode has a trigger warning for references to antisemitism.
Pre-order Hailey Spencer's book, Stories For When the Wolves Arrive, here!
For more information about today's episode, go to mytholadies.com.
To donate, please go to ko-fi.com/mytholadies.
Our cover art is by Helena Cailleaux. You can find her and more of her work on Instagram @helena.cailleaux.illustratrice. Our theme song was composed and performed by Icarus Tyree. To hear more of their music, check out icarust.bandcamp.com.
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