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Stunning 3D Models of Ancient Gods with a Modern Twist

Macedonian 3D Artist Puts a Modern Twist on Mythology

Perun, Supreme God of the Slavic Mythology, Is Very Similar to Zeus View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oliver Ler Marinkoski (@olivermarinkoski) on Aug 27, 2018 at 2:51am PDT 9.

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What a Stunning Russian Folk Dance Performance!

This is a cheerful and spectacular dance that incorporates elements of khorovod, a type of Slavic folk dance where dancers move around in a circle holding hands. This unique ballet performance is truly felt like a ray of sunshine and a breath of fresh air!

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6 Dragons Found in Different Mythologies of the World

Dragons in Mythology: To Each Culture a Different Dragon

Slavic Dragons ( Needpix ) Slavic Dragons include any dragons that make their way into the folklore of the many Slavic countries, like Russia, Ukraine, and Czechoslovakia. This dragon across these varied nations goes by similar names like zmei, zmiy and zmaj. In Poland, it is called Smok.

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We Know Synonyms, But What on Earth is an EXONYM?

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Same Country, Different Name - The Story of Exonyms

Believe it or not, the French call Germany 'Allemagne,' whereas Slavic countries refer to Germans as 'niemcy.' And Germany is but one of the countless countries and places that display this curious linguistic trait... We Know Synonyms, But What on Earth is an EXONYM?

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This Fascinating Tree Shows How Languages Are Connected

Click on images to enlarge The European branch splits into three: Romance, Slavic, Germanic. A rather complicated relationship between the Slavic languages is visible. It also shows the Germanic roots of the English language.

Riddles & Quizzes

QUIZ: Can We Test Your Mythological Wisdom

QUIZ: Can You Answer 15 Mythological Questions?

Valhalla Nirvana Eden Elysium In Slavic Folklore, who lives in a wooden hut that walks around on chicken legs? Baba Yaga Stribog Mokosh Baba Arga In Greek mythology, who is the god of dreams? Morpheus Pan Dionysus Thanatos Manannan is a god from which mythology?

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The Beautiful Paintings of Alphonse Mucha

Alphonse Mucha: Extraordinary Paintings by a Unique Artist

These paintings are dedicated to the history of the Slavic people. He presents his monumental works to the city of Prague. The Slav Epic cycle No.2: The Celebration of Svantovít (1912) Stained glass window by in St.

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Ancient Witch: Who or What Is Baba Yaga?

Even if you already know that Baba Yaga is a famous witch from Russian and Slavic folklore, this character has always been wrapped in mystery. Who or what is Baba Yaga and where did she originate from?

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The Eerie History of 10 Spooky Halloween Creatures

Vampire We have to thank Slavic folklore for the invention of the vampire. These early Eastern European vampires were pale and fed on human blood, but they were actually short and stocky and not tall and skinny like the vampires we see in movies.

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The Meaning Behind the Days of the Week and Their Names

Why Do the Days of the Week Have Such Strange Names?

Across the Africa and the Middle East, Slavic-speaking countries and Greece, the days are simply named “first”, “second”, etc. or given a name that describes their position within the week, such as “middle”. Why isn’t this the case in English?

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15 English Words That Mean Something Different in Other Languages

Don’t Say These Words Abroad, You Might Be Misunderstood

English and Czech This is the same in all Slavic languages and many other countries in Europe. Confusing, we know. 11. English and Welsh In fact, "moron" can be used both the way we do in English and to refer to a carrot in Welsh. 12.

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The Story of 8 of the World's Great Cities

Some of the World's Great Cities Had Humble Beginnings...

The Tsars, or Slavic monarchs, ruled by the time the 17 th Century began. The city’s name is derived from the Moskva River, which it grew up around. St. Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow’s most recognizable building, was completed in 1561.

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Christmas Folklore Has Many Figures You Don’t Know About

The Most Unusual Christmas Characters Around The World!

Ded Moroz Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost), the Slavic counterpart to Santa Claus, differs slightly from the popular St. Nick that Americans are familiar with.

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6 Things You Didn’t Know about the Vikings

Some of these traveling Swedes consolidated local Slavic people in Eastern Europe, setting up fortified towns and trading posts and ruling over the emergent kingdoms as monarchs.

Spirituality

The Extraordinary Origins of 11 Ordinary Words

I Can’t Believe These Ordinary Words Used to Mean That...

One of the rare English words with Slavic origins, the word "robot" actually comes from a Czech word meaning physical labor, or "robota". In Czech, the word can also refer to forced labor. But how did it get into English, you might ask? It’s an interesting story.

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16 Beautiful Breeds of Sheepdogs Found All Over the World

Tornjak (By Gorskitor, Wikimedia Commons ) From Slavic nations like Croatia, Herzegovina and Bosnia, comes these beautiful breed of livestock guardian dog. This dog is a calm creature, with a soft and gentle temperament and a very peaceful nature.

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Time Hasn’t Been Able to Weaken These Age-Old Structures

7 Ancient Buildings That Have Survived the Test of Time

After the death of Diocletian, the palace was badly damaged when the Slavic people invaded the area in the 7th century. Before long, the place and its surrounding area became a sanctuary to the nearby ruined city of Solin.

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