This fascinating narrative of East Slavic legends and myths, united by a common plot, was written by the author and historical consultants with a special sense of pioneering and involvement in the ancient secrets of folk history. After all, even the most observant of us often do not suspect how many elements of ancient mythological images are preserved in our present-day ideas, customs and traditions. Most of the stories collected in this book are little known to the modern reader. The hoary antiquity of Rus' is our national heritage, and this book is intended to acquaint contemporaries with the myths of the Eastern Slavs in full.