Seductive. Beautiful. Dangerous! Or are they innocent maidens looking for love? Discover the allure of Slavic mermaids - Rusalki. Author Ronesa Aveela takes an in-depth look at these pale, beautiful water maidens who captivated her heart as a child in the tales her grandmother told her. Rusalki - Slavic Mermaids, the second book in the series of Eastern European mythology and folklore, takes you into the heart of a rural culture focused on fertility and survival. Through folklore, literature, music, videos, and illustrations, you'll uncover the secrets of these spirits who have haunted Eastern Europe for centuries. Here are a few topics you can expect to find within the book's pages: · Learn how to protect yourself from their enchantments. · Read about terrifying encounters. · Discover how "magical healers" cure the inflicted of the dreaded "Rusalka Disease." Rusalki - Slavic Mermaids 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

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