Myths of the Volga Region: From the Wolf Lord and the World Tree to the Cult of Serpents

This book is a study of the mythology of the peoples of the Volga region, including ancient beliefs associated with the image of the Wolf Lord, the concept of the World Tree, and the cult of serpents. The author examines the rich mythological heritage of the region, revealing the unique characteristics of the cosmogonic ideas, deities, and cultural traditions of the peoples who inhabited the banks of the Volga.