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    A Study of Rusalki - Slavic Mermaids of Eastern Europe: Spirits & Creatures Series, #2
    A Study of Dragons of Eastern Europe: Spirits & Creatures Series, #3
    A Study of Household Spirits of Eastern Europe: Spirits & Creatures Series, #1
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    Spirits & Creatures Series

    By Ronesa Aveela

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    About this series

    Have you ever wondered if dragons were real?

    Author Ronesa Aveela grew up in Bulgaria, terrified by tales of dragons capturing beautiful girls for their brides. Her grandmother armed her with protective herbs and performed rituals passed down from generation to generation.

    Dragons, the third book in the series, takes you across Eastern Europe to discover folkloric beliefs, fairy tales, customs, and rituals about the dragons who once lived in the land, and still do within the hearts of many. You'll learn historical facts, discover intriguing and horrifying stories, and enjoy beautiful illustrations to gain a complete experience of these magnificent creatures.

    Here are a few topics you can expect to find within the book's pages:

    • Learn about how dragons or the idea of dragons developed. Did they ever exist in some form in the past?
    • Explore the lives of dragons: their purpose, how they live, how to defeat or appease them.
    • Discover the stories, facts, and fiction behind several popular dragon slayers.

    Dragons 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.

    Explore the pages of Dragons today to discover a world of wonders.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBendideia Publishing
    Release dateDec 10, 2018
    A Study of Rusalki - Slavic Mermaids of Eastern Europe: Spirits & Creatures Series, #2
    A Study of Dragons of Eastern Europe: Spirits & Creatures Series, #3
    A Study of Household Spirits of Eastern Europe: Spirits & Creatures Series, #1

    Titles in the series (3)

    • 1

      A Study of Household Spirits of Eastern Europe: Spirits & Creatures Series, #1
      A Study of Household Spirits of Eastern Europe: Spirits & Creatures Series, #1

      A Study of Household Spirits of Eastern Europe: Spirits & Creatures Series, #1

      Ronesa Aveela
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      GOLD medal winner! 2019 Readers' Favorite Non-fiction Cultural. Do you love all things paranormal? What you know about the spirit world is about to change as you discover these nine unusual household spirits.   Author Ronesa Aveela grew up in Bulgaria, spellbound by her grandmother's tales of spirits and other creatures that haunted the countryside.   Some scary. Some friendly. All fascinating.   She shares those and others in this series of studies about Eastern European mythology and folklore—a rich, colorful blend of Christian and pagan tales, customs, and rituals. Many have lost their original significance, but others are still practiced—especially in remote, rural locations.    Household Spirits, the first book in the series, takes you on a journey of discovery of spirits closest to home. You'll learn historical facts, discover intriguing and horrifying stories, and enjoy beautiful illustrations to gain a complete experience of these elusive house spirits. Here are a few tidbits about what you can expect to find within the book's pages:   Builders often measure passersby with string or "capture" their shadow in the mortar of a wall to make structures strong. Forgetting to wash your dishes at night and leaving your house messy anger a Kikimora, and she'll get her revenge. Have you heard of the Bannik? Taking a steam bath will never be the same again after you learn about his habits.   Household Spirits 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.   Explore the pages of Household Spirits today to discover a world of wonders.

      GOLD medal winner! 2019 Readers' Favorite Non-fiction Cultural. Do you love all things paranormal? What you know about the spirit world is about to change as you discover these nine unusual household spirits.   Author Ronesa Aveela grew up in Bulgaria, spellbound by her grandmother's tales of spirits and other creatures that haunted the countryside.   Some scary. Some friendly. All fascinating.   She shares those and others in this series of studies about Eastern European mythology and folklore—a rich, colorful blend of Christian and pagan tales, customs, and rituals. Many have lost their original significance, but others are still practiced—especially in remote, rural locations.    Household Spirits, the first book in the series, takes you on a journey of discovery of spirits closest to home. You'll learn historical facts, discover intriguing and horrifying stories, and enjoy beautiful illustrations to gain a complete experience of these elusive house spirits. Here are a few tidbits about what you can expect to find within the book's pages:   Builders often measure passersby with string or "capture" their shadow in the mortar of a wall to make structures strong. Forgetting to wash your dishes at night and leaving your house messy anger a Kikimora, and she'll get her revenge. Have you heard of the Bannik? Taking a steam bath will never be the same again after you learn about his habits.   Household Spirits 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.   Explore the pages of Household Spirits today to discover a world of wonders.

    • 2

      A Study of Rusalki - Slavic Mermaids of Eastern Europe: Spirits & Creatures Series, #2
      A Study of Rusalki - Slavic Mermaids of Eastern Europe: Spirits & Creatures Series, #2

      A Study of Rusalki - Slavic Mermaids of Eastern Europe: Spirits & Creatures Series, #2

      Ronesa Aveela
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      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.   Explore the pages of Rusalki – Slavic Mermaids today to discover a world of wonders.

      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.   Explore the pages of Rusalki – Slavic Mermaids today to discover a world of wonders.

    • 3

      A Study of Dragons of Eastern Europe: Spirits & Creatures Series, #3
      A Study of Dragons of Eastern Europe: Spirits & Creatures Series, #3

      A Study of Dragons of Eastern Europe: Spirits & Creatures Series, #3

      Ronesa Aveela
      3/5 - 2 ratings
      3/5 - 2 ratings

      Have you ever wondered if dragons were real? Author Ronesa Aveela grew up in Bulgaria, terrified by tales of dragons capturing beautiful girls for their brides. Her grandmother armed her with protective herbs and performed rituals passed down from generation to generation. Dragons, the third book in the series, takes you across Eastern Europe to discover folkloric beliefs, fairy tales, customs, and rituals about the dragons who once lived in the land, and still do within the hearts of many. You'll learn historical facts, discover intriguing and horrifying stories, and enjoy beautiful illustrations to gain a complete experience of these magnificent creatures. Here are a few topics you can expect to find within the book's pages: Learn about how dragons or the idea of dragons developed. Did they ever exist in some form in the past? Explore the lives of dragons: their purpose, how they live, how to defeat or appease them. Discover the stories, facts, and fiction behind several popular dragon slayers. Dragons 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. Explore the pages of Dragons today to discover a world of wonders.

      Have you ever wondered if dragons were real? Author Ronesa Aveela grew up in Bulgaria, terrified by tales of dragons capturing beautiful girls for their brides. Her grandmother armed her with protective herbs and performed rituals passed down from generation to generation. Dragons, the third book in the series, takes you across Eastern Europe to discover folkloric beliefs, fairy tales, customs, and rituals about the dragons who once lived in the land, and still do within the hearts of many. You'll learn historical facts, discover intriguing and horrifying stories, and enjoy beautiful illustrations to gain a complete experience of these magnificent creatures. Here are a few topics you can expect to find within the book's pages: Learn about how dragons or the idea of dragons developed. Did they ever exist in some form in the past? Explore the lives of dragons: their purpose, how they live, how to defeat or appease them. Discover the stories, facts, and fiction behind several popular dragon slayers. Dragons 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. Explore the pages of Dragons today to discover a world of wonders.

    Author

    Ronesa Aveela

    Ronesa Aveela is the pen name for the collaborative works by Anelia Samovila and Rebecca Carter.Anelia is a freelance artist and writer who lives near Boston, MA. She likes writing mystery romance inspired by legends and tales. In her free time she paints. Her artistic interests include the female figure, folklore tales, and the natural world interpreted through her eyes.Anelia visited Emona and the Black Sea in 1998. She was inspired to use her brushes and pen to depict the beauty of Mystical Emona and the characters, born from the experience she had in this place. She is married and has two children.Rebecca is a writer who lives in southern NH. She is an avid reader who has traveled around the world seeking adventure and knowledge of other cultures. Linguistics has inspired her since her initial study of Latin. But, mostly, she is known for her baking ability.The paperback version of the Baba Treasure chest books contain activities and coloring pages not available in ebooks.Cookbook and adult mermaid coloring books available only in paperback.Books available on B&N, Kobo, iBooks, Amazon, Audible, and many more retailers.Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/"Ronesa Aveela"iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/author/ronesa-aveela/id1088547343Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=Ronesa%20Aveela&fcsearchfield=AuthorAudible: https://www.audible.com/author/Ronesa-Aveela/B00N02ZS20

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