A Miracle in Feathers. Mordovian Folk Tales

In the wonderful Mordovian fairy tales, you will encounter a variety of fascinating characters – the clever and beautiful Dubna Pichai, the brave young man Rav Zholdyamo, and a magical feathered creature who turns out to be a kind and resourceful young woman. A plethora of extraordinary events befall these characters. They encounter the water deity Vidyava, the forest mistress Viryava, a mysterious creature named Kuygorozh, and even bees as large as horses… Some of these images may remind you of stories from other cultures, but the rest will surprise you with their colourful and whimsical imagery.