Over Nine Forests - Folk Beliefs & Practices from Lithuania to the Urals

K M Koppana

Until recent centuries there were no real frontiers between the countries we think of today as the Baltic states, eastern Finland, Karelia and western Russia. Over Nine Forests is an innovative survey based on K.M. Koppana's extensive research and practical experience. Each chapter explains such as aspects as star lore; beliefs associated with stones and trees; the symbolism of food and clothing; seasonal customs; and the practices associated with death.