61. Rusalka (Slavic Folklore)

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61. Rusalka (Slavic Folklore)

Mytholadies

49 minutes 43 seconds

3 years ago

61. Rusalka (Slavic Folklore)

In today's episode Lizzie once again delights Zoe's inner Russian and Decemberists nerd with the rusalka, a water spirit from Slavic folklore. We discuss the dualistic nature of the rusalka myth, the many different stories associated with rusalki, and the rusalka's possible ancient origins.

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