Russian Magic: Living Folk Traditions of an Enchanted Landscape by Cherry Gilchrist

Russian Magic: Living Folk Traditions of an Enchanted Landscape by Cherry Gilchrist, published in 2009. Sections Include: The Russian Magical World, Mother Russia and Her Heroes, The Russian House and the Craft of Living, Spirits of the Sky, The Secrets of Life and Death, The Enchanted Landscape, The Wheel of Time, etc. etc. “In the heart of Russia, old ways of perceiving the spirits of home and nature still prevail. Fairy stories, folk art, and calendar customs carry hints of the old gods and offer a now rare way of linking human life to the landscape. This is as true for city dwellers and villagers, for the Russian soul is open to the power of myth and the mysteries of the universe. This book explains how Russia’s concept of soul (“dusha”) and sensitivity to the landscape extends to archaeologists, scientists, and doctors in Russia, who retain an open-minded approach and a keen interest in psychic phenomena, along with folk traditions and faith healing. Author Cherry Gilchrist has traveled often to Russia and researched its traditional lore, gaining knowledge she interweaves into this book. She blends that first-hand knowledge with serious research to paint a lively picture of these remarkable magical traditions and their enduring power.” Softcover with only the very lightest shelfwear.