Monsters of Slavic Mythology

The peoples of Russia and various eastern European countries imagined a host of monsters. Many of them have familiar appearances, often resembling other mythical creatures found throughout European and Asian folklore, but there is something unique about the monsters of Slavic mythology that makes them standout in a frightening way. From mischievous nature spirits, to undead abominations, to multi-headed dragons, this program will detail some of the most famous and vile monsters of Slavic mythology!

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MYTHOLOGY HAS BEEN TOLD AND RETOLD IN MANY FORMS ACROSS TIME, STORIES AND ACCOUNTS MAY VARY.

MUSIC:
"The Heathen"
"Wild Hunt"
"The Arrival" by Slavic Affairs
"Slava, Moy Brat"
"Seredina Zimy" by Adrian von Ziegler

CLIPS:
Stock footage of sunrises and forest

OPENING:
https://www.fiverr.com/saif_edits

ARTISTS FEATURED:
Marta Emilia
Przemek Swiszcz
Hristo Chukov
Gonzalo Kenny
Mihailo Matic
Melody Lea Lamb
Jerzy Duda Gracz
Matchack art
Matt Fielding
Alexander Ar
Inkyami art
Olga Demidova
Makota
Andrzej Masianis
Zaki Saati
Grzegorz Mankowski
Toly Kivshar
Verben Er
Wezyk art
Lukasz Dudasz
Asfodelo art
Marcin Karolews
Paulina Sajniak
Dashinvaine art
Rampart Press

REFERENCES:
https://www.mythicalcreaturesguide.com/drekavac/
https://brendan-noble.com/zmij-zmey-dragons-of-slavic-mythology-slavic-saturday/
https://brendan-noble.com/zmey-gorynych-and-dobrynya-nikitich-dragon-slaying-tale-in-slavic-mythology-slavic-saturday/
https://meettheslavs.com/bieda/
https://lamusdworski.wordpress.com/2016/02/01/bieda/
https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/zmaj-and-dragon-lore-slavic-mythology-002984
https://meettheslavs.com/strzyga/
https://atlasmythica.com/vodnik-vodyanoy-slavic-mythology/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/monster-mythology-vodyanoy
https://www.historicmysteries.com/leshy/

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