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A Study of Household Spirits of Eastern Europe - (Spirits & Creatures) by Ronesa Aveela (Hardcover)

A Study of Household Spirits of Eastern Europe - (Spirits & Creatures) by  Ronesa Aveela (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Eastern European mythology and folklore contain a rich, colorful blend of Christian and pagan tales, customs, and rituals. Household Spirits, the first in a series of books, will take you on a journey to discover nine fascinating house spirits you may never have heard of.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>GOLD medal winner! 2019 Readers' Favorite Non-fiction Cultural.</strong></p><p><strong><em>Do you love all things paranormal? What you know about the spirit world is about to change as you discover these nine unusual household spirits.</em></strong></p><p>Author Ronesa Aveela grew up in Bulgaria, spellbound by her grandmother's tales of spirits and other creatures that haunted the countryside.</p><p>Some scary. Some friendly. All fascinating.</p><p>She shares those and others in this series of studies about Eastern European mythology and folklore--a rich, colorful blend of Christian and pagan tales, customs, and rituals. Many have lost their original significance, but others are still practiced--especially in remote, rural locations.</p><p><em>Household Spirits</em>, the first book in the series, takes you on a journey of discovery of spirits closest to home. You'll learn historical facts, discover intriguing and horrifying stories, and enjoy beautiful illustrations to gain a complete experience of these elusive house spirits. Here are a few tidbits about what you can expect to find within the book's pages: </p> <ul> <li>Builders often measure passersby with string or "capture" their shadow in the mortar of a wall to make structures strong.</li> <li>Forgetting to wash your dishes at night and leaving your house messy anger a Kikimora, and she'll get her revenge.</li> <li>Have you heard of the Bannik? Taking a steam bath will never be the same again after you learn about his habits.</li> </ul> <p><em>Household Spirits</em> is an enlightening nonfiction cultural study in the Spirits and Creatures series. If you like impeccable research, chilling stories, and clever humor, then you'll love Ronesa Aveela's educational folklore series.</p> <p>Explore the pages of <em>Household Spirits</em> today to discover a world of wonders.</p>

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