Sacred Realms: Ten Mythical Places in Slavic Mythology by Perun Mountain and Sviatoslav Gromov Enter a world where rivers burn with flame, islands fade from mortal eyes, and forests hum with ancient secrets. Sacred Realms: Ten Mythical Places in Slavic Mythology by Perun Mountain and Sviatoslav Gromov takes you deep into the untamed spirit of native Slavic pre-Christian lore, where gods, heroes, and spirits craft a vivid cosmology. From the fabled shores of Buyan, where the Alatyr stone radiates cosmic power, to the shadowed mists of Nav, home to the cunning Veles, this book explores ten sacred places , Buyan, Nav, Vyraj, Kalinov Bridge, Bald Mountain, Baba Yaga’s Forest, Lukomorye, Three Nines Kingdom, Waters of Life and Death, and Smorodina River—each a portal to the Slavic soul. Imagine heroes clashing with serpents on the fiery Kalinov Bridge, witches dancing beneath Bald Mountain’s eerie glow, or seekers facing Baba Yaga’s trials in her bone-fenced hut. Rooted in the folktales of Alexander Afanasyev, Oskar Kolberg, and Vuk Karadžić, and enriched by Boris Rybakov’s research, this book weaves oral traditions with fresh perspectives. Each chapter uncovers the myths, rituals, and spiritual depth of these realms, painting a cosmos where nature is holy, and every stone, stream, or tree holds a story. Crafted in a vivid, narrative style yet rigorously researched, Sacred Realms is perfect for mythology enthusiasts seeking authentic, immersive folklore. Dare to explore the untamed soul of the Slavic cosmos—will you heed the call of these sacred places