Dragons, fairies, legends of magical lakes and fantastic mountain peaks, tales of monasteries and extraordinary adventures from the past, sometimes far back to the beginning of time - they all unlock our childlike ability to accept life as a fairy tale,..
An old legend has it that all winds are born on Christmas Еve and baptized before Epiphany. In Bulgarian folklore, winds are classified first according to the four cardinal directions. The wind coming from the north is called Northerner, or..
Shishentsi, a village in Vidin region is located in Bulgaria’s northwesternmost point, just 5 kms. from the border with Serbia. According to the oldest available records, the village was founded in the 19 th century by Grandpa Shishko from..
In the past, bird feathers were worn by girls as adornment. People believed that they warded off evil spells, ill-fated encounters and evil. The feathers of certain birds were particularly potent. Pride of place was accorded to the male peacock..
Born in the 10 th century BC, a descendent of Aaron, he was abstemious in food, humble in clothing and strict with himself and with others. His life was filled with miracles which started in his childhood years. Legend has it that his father had a..
The image of the dragon, a huge scaly creature with wings that breathes fire, can be found in the mythology of many nations. According to some ancient myths, the world arose from the body of a dragon defeated by a god or a hero. That is why stories..
