Belarusian Mythology: Encyclopedic Dictionary is arguably the only reference book of the type that includes short listings, arranged alphabetically, discussing mythical beings, beliefs and traditions of the Belarusian ethnos. In a very comprehensible way, using plain and interesting language, the authors describe pagan gods, ghosts, rituals and traditions, as well as things and phenomena with which our ancestors associated various beliefs and omens. The dictionary helps the reader to deeper explore and better understand the mentality of ancient tribes, their beliefs, relations, social and family hierarchy. It does not only contain information about ancient times but also about myths that can be found in modern Belarusian culture. This is especially helpful in terms of tracing the long-forgotten origins of Belarusian traditions and rites. The dictionary proves that rituals and beliefs resulted from observation, faith, knowledge of nature rather than were a product of illiteracy and ignorance. Belarusian Mythology is also interesting in a sense that it shows how Christianity adopted pagan traditions and holidays and how pagan gods were converted into Christian equivalents of saints. The reader may find in it many tales narrated by his or her grandmother in the warmth of the oven. The book gives you an insight into what Belarusians believe in and what guides them today since regardless of the economic and technological progress every Belarusian is a pagan, although most are not ware of it. Belarusian Myt