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Morana, the Czech goddess of winter and death
Each of the seasons in Slavic folklore is overseen by a god or goddess, though the names and attributes vary greatly from region to region. In Bohemia and Moravia, the female force…
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A practical guide to Moravian vampires
In the early 1700s, the Czech Republic was the center of activity for suspected vampires and the undead There was a “vampire panic” across much of Central and Eastern Europe in the…
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Whipping away infertility at Easter with a pomlázka
A traditional practice involves braided willow branches called a pomlázka and plum brandyEaster in Europe has always been tied up with spring rituals related to fertility and birth. Bunnies are among the…