UKRAINIAN FOLK BELIEFS – FASCINATING FACTS – THE MAGICAL WORLD OF UKRAINIAN FOLKLORE скачать в хорошем качестве

UKRAINIAN FOLK BELIEFS – FASCINATING FACTS – THE MAGICAL WORLD OF UKRAINIAN FOLKLORE

🇺🇦 How do ancient Ukrainian beliefs continue to shape lives of Ukrainians today? This video launches our new educational series, “The Magical World of Ukrainian Folklore.” Folk beliefs are the invisible threads woven through myths, legends, songs, rituals, and traditions. They form the worldview behind many Ukrainian cultural stories. That’s why, before diving into fairy tales or seasonal customs, we begin with the beliefs themselves — what Ukrainians once held sacred, feared, or trusted. 👁 In this episode, you’ll discover: What folk beliefs really are — and why they’re not the same as “superstitions” How the cult of ancestors developed in Ukraine and why it still resonates today Why some Ukrainians avoid saying the word “last” or washing their hair on Sundays How war in Ukraine has intensified belief in omens, even among soldiers Why understanding pre-Christian beliefs is key to understanding modern Ukrainian spirituality 🕜 Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome 01:30 Top 5 facts about Ukrainian folk beliefs 02:35 Beliefs vs. superstitions — what's the difference? 03:32 Origins of Ukrainian folk beliefs 08:20 Core elements of the belief system 10:22 Death, fear, and omens 12:32 Regional variations in belief 13:24 What to read — books and research 14:40 Today’s leading scholars 📖 Further reading on Ukrainian folk beliefs: https://magicworld.com.ua/articles/sh... 🌟 “The Magical World of Ukrainian Folklore” is a documentary-style series for anyone interested in Ukraine’s cultural roots and identity. Created and hosted by: writer Nik Lysytskiy Since 2020, the Magical World UA project has been making Ukrainian mythology and folklore more accessible — through illustrated characters, a dedicated website, a board game, puzzles, webinars, and a fantasy novel inspired by Ukrainian legends. 🌐 Learn more: https://magicworld.com.ua/ 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay updated with new episodes. If you enjoy our content, share it with your friends — let’s keep Ukrainian folklore alive and thriving! Produced with the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation and the Ministry of Culture of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg as part of the Stypendia grant program. The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Foundation. 🏷️ Hashtags: #FolkBeliefs #UkrainianSuperstitions #UkrainianFolklore #MagicWorldOfFolklore #UkrainianTraditions #MythsAndLegends #AncestorWorship #FolkReligion #UkrainianCulture #PreChristianBeliefs #DiscoverFolklore #UkrainianHistory #WithSupportFromUCF #WithSupportFromLuxembourg