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Slava!: Slavic Paganism and Dual-Faith Folk Ways
The gods of the ancient Slavs beckon through time in this comprehensive guide to authentic polytheistic practices rooted in Eastern European traditions.
This illuminating guide to the living traditions of Slavic Paganism unveils the rich cosmology of deities, folk magic, and the unique dual-faith tradition that blends Pagan elements with Orthodox Christianity. Drawing from her Serbian American heritage and decades of devotional practice, priestess and vra?ara (witch) Ana Uroševi? Applegate introduces powerful gods like Perun and Veles, alongside the nature spirits that inhabit forest, field, and home.
Learn to honor ancestors through traditional veneration techniques, create authentic altars, and perform seasonal rituals that connect you to the Slavic wheel of the year. No matter your background, this book provides practical tools for incorporating Slavic folk magic into your spiritual path while developing meaningful relationships with these venerated ancient deities.
This illuminating guide to the living traditions of Slavic Paganism unveils the rich cosmology of deities, folk magic, and the unique dual-faith tradition that blends Pagan elements with Orthodox Christianity. Drawing from her Serbian American heritage and decades of devotional practice, priestess and vra?ara (witch) Ana Uroševi? Applegate introduces powerful gods like Perun and Veles, alongside the nature spirits that inhabit forest, field, and home.
Learn to honor ancestors through traditional veneration techniques, create authentic altars, and perform seasonal rituals that connect you to the Slavic wheel of the year. No matter your background, this book provides practical tools for incorporating Slavic folk magic into your spiritual path while developing meaningful relationships with these venerated ancient deities.
352 pages, Paperback
Published February 8, 2026
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For those practicing any type of Slavic polytheism, this book is indispensable. I was fortunate enough to receive a copy of the manuscript from the author and I think it is one of the most important books on polytheism to come out in our communities in the last few years. This book has been so incredibly needed -- it's an invaluable resource for those practicing Rodnovery, for those looking for ways to incorporate syncretic worship, for those who want to grow in faith and love of the Gods. I am so very glad that this book exists. The author has done an outstanding job and the book includes an account of her own journey into a rich and many layered practice. Highly, highly recommended.
I'd also like to note that Ms. Applegate has written a book on the cultus of Santa Muerte, also highly recommended. Go. read. learn. it's wonderful to have a resource like this in English by such a pious woman.
I'd also like to note that Ms. Applegate has written a book on the cultus of Santa Muerte, also highly recommended. Go. read. learn. it's wonderful to have a resource like this in English by such a pious woman.
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