The Theme of the Exodus in Russian Folklore: The “Pharaoh” Mythical Creatures, According to the Archive of the Estonian Literary Museum

Authors

  • Elena Boganeva
  • Mare Kõiva

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3986/SMS20202303

Keywords:

Exodus, parabiblical motifs, Russian folklore, Pharaoh people, myths, mermaid

Abstract

In this article, we will consider the Russian folklore retellings of the Exodus, with special emphasis on the narratives about mythical creatures called “pharaohs”. The current analysis is based on a Russian collection of folklore. The data were collected in the 1920–‘40s in the territories of Estonia, Russia, and Latvia (Lutsi region, Estonian settlement) in the context of Slavic belief systems and legends about these characters. Currently, folklore materials are stored in the archive collection of the Estonian Literary Museum (ELM) (Tartu), and in the Skriptoorium. The article gives an overview of the most characteristic motifs, the origin, appearance, and habitat of these mythical creatures. The actions of the Pharaohs are described in more detail.

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Published

2020-09-18

How to Cite

Boganeva, E., & Kõiva, M. (2020). The Theme of the Exodus in Russian Folklore: The “Pharaoh” Mythical Creatures, According to the Archive of the Estonian Literary Museum. Studia Mythologica Slavica, 23, 51 –. https://doi.org/10.3986/SMS20202303

Issue

Vol. 23 (2020)

Section

RAZPRAVE / ARTICLES

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