The artist reimagined the heroes of Slavic fairy tales and myths (17 photos)

Even famous fairy tale heroes can surprise if the artist reveals the characters from an unexpected side. You may have never heard of some of the heroes in this collection before.





Myths and legends of different nations are a bottomless sea of inspiration for artists. For example, Roman Papsuev is inspired by Slavic mythology and reinterprets heroes from fairy tales, myths, legends and epics

Chicken Ryaba and Mouse



The same characters from a well-known fairy tale.

Swan Goose and Yaga

Folklore researchers claim that Baba Yaga is not one character, but several old witches, each of whom pursues her own goals. In the universe of Roman Papsuev, Yaga is also not a separate character, but a unifying name for a whole class of magical creatures. According to the artist's idea, they even have their own order - the Order of Yag.

Bereginya



In East Slavic mythology, Bereginya is a spirit wandering along the banks of rivers and streams.

Mermaids and Mavka-Navkas



There were also mermaids in Slavic mythology, but they did not have fish tails. Mavkas and Navkas are also creatures that live in bodies of water. Most often they are angry towards humans.

Brownie



This is how the little spirit owner of the house looks in the artist’s variation.

Werewolves





Werewolves in Slavic mythology. According to Roman Papsuev, these powerful human-animals could make excellent warriors and even shamans.

Sadko



Famous epic character.

Koschei the Deathless



A villain from fairy tales that everyone is familiar with from childhood.

Valisisk



A terrifying fairy-tale monster. Afraid of roosters crowing.

Anchutka



Little evil spirit from Slavic mythology. His name must not be spoken out loud, otherwise he will appear and cause trouble.

Kuzutiki



According to the beliefs of the Perm region and the Urals, kuzutiki are small unclean spirits. Evil assistants of sorcerers.

Alkonost



Mythical bird of paradise.

Aspid



Winged serpent from legends and tales.

Shulikuny



Little spirits that come out of the water on the eve of Christmas or New Year, and after Epiphany go back into the rivers and ice holes.

Psoglavets



People with animal heads are found in the mythology of various nations.