Slavic Myths: vampires werewolves and cabbages

Published: Feb. 19, 2024, midnight

The Slavic diaspora is one of the biggest in the world \u2013 so why aren't their myths better known? Speaking to Kev Lochun, Noah Charney and Svetlana Slap\u0161ak introduce the Slavic gods, explaining how their myths continue to hold sway over daily life \u2013 and how these stories have been used to shape nations. You'll never look at a cabbage the same way again. \n\n(Ad) Noah Charney and Svetlana Slap\u0161ak are the authors of The Slavic Myths (Thames & Hudson Ltd, 2023). Buy it now from Waterstones: https://go.skimresources.com?id=71026X1535947&xcust=historyextra-social-histboty&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waterstones.com%2Fbook%2Fthe-slavic-myths%2Fnoah-charney%2Fsvetlana-slap-ak%2F9780500025017\n\nThe HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices