Forwarded from Hyperborean Radio (The Final Episodes) (Wylder Folk Lorekeeper)
Leshy are a spirit or tutelary deity in Slavic cultures. They are usually depicted as older bearded men with plant like hair, though more modern depictions make them more "Ent" like than "Woodwose" like. They can shapeshift into anything in their forests and their size changes from as tall as a tree in the heart of their forest to the size of an insect at the edge. They are also known to gamble and bet resources from their forest, with one odd happening being the shifting of squirrel populations from one Slavic forest to another one, as if a Leshy was shepherding his losses to the victor.-TLK
Bajun cat is a huge magical talking cat of Russian tales. He is famous for lulling unfortunate people with his mesmerizing singing, and then killing them with his iron claws.
I like it all minus the Orthodox Church, and communism of course. Strange how both communism and Orthodox Church coexist in Bulgaria. Then again, it’s not that strange after all.
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A Travel Guide to Bulgaria in the '60s: A Land of Roses (1965) | British Pathé
Go back in time with this Pathé travelogue to Bulgaria in the 1960s where we take a look at everything from camels on the beach to the production of Rose perfume.
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Ancient Ukrainian tradition of Motanka dolls. All authentic motanka dolls are handmade. It’s not just a simple toy. It was used in Slavic pagan rituals, as well as used as a protective symbol to ward off evil spirits.
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Our old European gods and goddesses are still with us and make contact with us. Each and every heathen deity has their own energy. For instance my patron deity Hel has a winterenergy and Donar matches well with summerenergy. I am still learning about Nehalennia by shamanic journeying but she seems to fit in several seasons and energies. So how about spring? Ostara is defenitely a springgoddes and Freyer and Freya for sure. In this video Dirkje shares her wisdom about Freya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyjyuVWSFlY
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Freya the Divine Femininity
Freya is considered a goddess of love and passion. She is the guardian of everything that grows. Ans she is also a magical sorceress and healer, as well as a goddess of war. She is often depicted wearing a necklace and a feather cloak. The chariot that rides…