Victoria Novikova: Myths of the Indigenous Peoples of the Russian North for Children (Ages 12+)
New Encyclopedia Unveils Arctic Indigenous Myths for Young Explorers
A captivating and vividly illustrated encyclopedia for readers aged 10 and up. Young explorers will dive into the myths of the Indigenous peoples of Russia's North—the Yakuts and Chukchi, the Koryaks and Mansi. They'll discover why the sun needs a reindeer, how ducks helped a god create the Earth, the purpose of feeding fire, why the mammoth is considered a fish, and much more.
They'll meet gods who dwell across the nine layers of the sky, heroes who save the world, one-eyed people and invisible beings, giants and dwarfs. The world's creator, Ulgen, and his evil brother, Erlik, along with the brave hero Mani and the goddess Ilintyl, are ready to share their astonishing tales and riddles of valor and adventure.
This children's encyclopedia is the latest installment in the Myths for Children series, introducing young readers to the beliefs of our ancestors in an engaging and accessible way. Stunning illustrations bring the rich mythology of the Northern peoples to life, immersing readers in a world of wonder.
