History Myth / SlavicMythology

There are no known written accounts of Slavic mythology predating the fragmentation of the Proto-Slavic people into '''Western Slavs''' (UsefulNotes/{{Czech|Republic}}s, UsefulNotes/{{Slovak|ia}}s, UsefulNotes/{{Pol|and}}es and Sorbs[[note]]A specific Slavic ethnicity in UsefulNotes/{{Germany}}[[/note]]), '''[[Myth/RussianMythologyAndTales Eastern Slavs]]''' (UsefulNotes/{{Russia}}ns, UsefulNotes/{{Belarus}}sians and UsefulNotes/{{Ukrain|e}}ians), and '''Southern Slavs''' (the modern Balkans, that is, UsefulNotes/{{Croat|ia}}s, UsefulNotes/{{Serb|ia}}s, UsefulNotes/{{Bosnia|And Herzegovina}}ns, UsefulNotes/{{Montenegr|o}}ins, UsefulNotes/{{North Macedonia}}ns, UsefulNotes/{{Sloven|ia}}es and UsefulNotes/{{Bulgaria}}ns). Actual historical data can be divided into three: archaeological, ethnographical, and written. The first two tend to have a role in reconstructing the rituals, with the latter -- predominantly the chronicles by Eastern Roman scholars, Ruthenian and German monks and some Muslim writers -- being the primary source of knowledge concerning the pantheon itself. As with Myth/CelticMythology, a lot of the written evidence suffers from having been HijackedByJesus before [[OralTradition anyone thought to write them down]].

* ''Black Book'' is a card-based RPG adventure game developed by Morteshka that released on August 10, 2021 for UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/XboxOne, UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch, and PC via UsefulNotes/{{Steam}}. It is based around Northern Slavic mythology, and expert anthropologists assisted in the making of the game.

See also Myth/RussianMythologyAndTales, the eastern branch (well, an evolved form of the eastern branch) of this, and Myth/SiberianMythology (the oral traditions of the indigenous peoples of Siberia, which otherwise have little in common but are currently within the same geopolitical area).

* CoolAndUnusualPunishment: The Vilas (Slavic fairies), when they were feeling nasty, could kill a man by dancing him to death. Or even better: tickling him until he died from laughter. Or by [[MakeMeWannaShout screaming at him]].

There are no known written accounts of Slavic mythology predating the fragmentation of the Proto-Slavic people into '''Western Slavs''' (Czechs, Slovaks, Poles and Sorbs), '''[[Myth/RussianMythologyAndTales Eastern Slavs]]''' (UsefulNotes/{{Russia}}ns, UsefulNotes/{{Belarus}}sians and UsefulNotes/{{Ukrain|e}}ians), and '''Southern Slavs''' (the modern Balkans, that is, UsefulNotes/{{Croat|ia}}s, UsefulNotes/{{Serb|ia}}s, UsefulNotes/{{Bosnia|And Herzegovina}}ns, UsefulNotes/{{Montenegr|o}}ins, UsefulNotes/{{North Macedonia}}ns, UsefulNotes/{{Sloven|ia}}es and UsefulNotes/{{Bulgaria}}ns). Actual historical data can be divided into three: archaeological, ethnographical, and written. The first two tend to have a role in reconstructing the rituals, with the latter -- predominantly the chronicles by Eastern Roman scholars, Ruthenian and German monks and some Muslim writers -- being the primary source of knowledge concerning the pantheon itself. As with Myth/CelticMythology, a lot of the written evidence suffers from having been HijackedByJesus before [[OralTradition anyone thought to write them down]].

There are no known written accounts of Slavic mythology predating the fragmentation of the Proto-Slavic people into '''Western Slavs''' (Czechs, Slovaks, Poles and Sorbs), '''[[Myth/RussianMythologyAndTales Eastern Slavs]]''' (UsefulNotes/{{Russia}}ns, UsefulNotes/{{Belarus}sians and UsefulNotes/{{Ukrain|e}}ians), and '''Southern Slavs''' (the modern Balkans, that is, UsefulNotes/{{Croat|ia}}s, UsefulNotes/{{Serb|ia}}s, UsefulNotes/{{Bosnia|And Herzegovina}}ns, UsefulNotes/{{Montenegr|o}}ins, UsefulNotes/{{North Macedonia}}ns, UsefulNotes/{{Sloven|ia}}es and UsefulNotes/{{Bulgaria}}ns). Actual historical data can be divided into three: archaeological, ethnographical, and written. The first two tend to have a role in reconstructing the rituals, with the latter -- predominantly the chronicles by Eastern Roman scholars, Ruthenian and German monks and some Muslim writers -- being the primary source of knowledge concerning the pantheon itself. As with Myth/CelticMythology, a lot of the written evidence suffers from having been HijackedByJesus before [[OralTradition anyone thought to write them down]].

There are no known written accounts of Slavic mythology predating the fragmentation of the Proto-Slavic people into '''Western Slavs''' (Czechs, Slovaks, Poles and Sorbs), '''[[Myth/RussianMythologyAndTales Eastern Slavs]]''' (Russians, Belarussians and Ukrainians), and '''Southern Slavs''' (the modern [[BalkanizeMe Balkans]], that is, Croats, Serbs, Bosnians, Montenegrins, North Macedonians, Slovenes and Bulgarians). Actual historical data can be divided into three: archaeological, ethnographical, and written. The first two tend to have a role in reconstructing the rituals, with the latter -- predominantly the chronicles by Eastern Roman scholars, Ruthenian and German monks and some Muslim writers -- being the primary source of knowledge concerning the pantheon itself. As with Myth/CelticMythology, a lot of the written evidence suffers from having been HijackedByJesus before [[OralTradition anyone thought to write them down]].

* Koschei (here spelled Katschei) shows up in the first of the ''Literature/TalesOfTheFiveHundredKingdoms'' books; the third book is based largely off Russian mythology and contains Baba Yaga, a number of rusalkas, and others.

* ''VideoGame/TheaTheAwakening'' is a weird but delicious mashup of Slavic mythology (Perun, leshys, rusalkas, etc.) and Tolkienesque fantasy (dwarves, elves, etc.).

* ''Theatre/{{Rusalka}}'' is possibly the first such work to make the international scene.

* Czernobog, Bielobog, and the three Zoryas appear in Neil Gaiman's ''Literature/AmericanGods''. Czernobog/Bielobog display confusion over whether they're the same person or not, in a nod to the ambiguity in the records.
* The Veela of ''Literature/HarryPotter'' are based on the Slavic version of TheFairFolk. They quite fittingly appear as the Bulgarian national magical creature, although the quarter-Veelas who receive screen-time are [[EveryoneLooksSexierIfFrench for some reason]] French.
* Literature/BabaYaga makes an appearance in ''WesternAnimation/ShrekForeverAfter''. She is also a prominent character in ComicBook/{{Hellboy}}, WesternAnimation/BartokTheMagnificent, and VideoGame/QuestForGlory (see below).
* Chernabog appears prominently on the "Night on Bald Mountain" segment of ''WesternAnimation/{{Fantasia}}''.

* The bad guys -- I mean, [[EvilVersusEvil the opponents]] -- in ''VideoGame/{{Blood}}'' are [[ReligionOfEvil the Cult of]] [[SpellMyNameWithAnS Tchernobog]], although the god in question doesn't appear to be too close to his Slavic roots.
* Chernovog (her spelling) is the title of the second of Creator/CJCherryh's Russian trilogy, along with Rusalka and Yvginie, and is a player in the book.
* ''TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering'''s [[CityPlanet Ravnica]] setting takes some inspiration, including a cycle of rusalka (one per colour) and a card called Drekavac.
* While ''VideoGame/QuestForGloryI'' is set in a FantasyCounterpartCulture of Germany and Switzerland, Literature/BabaYaga is the BigBad. The [[VideoGame/QuestForGloryIV fourth game]] has more of an Eastern European[=/=]Russianish feel for the setting, and Baba Yaga once more plays a role in the story.
* Veles is one of the psychopomps in ''WebComic/GunnerkriggCourt''. He's that horned snakeman guy.
* The ship in ''VideoGame/CallOfDutyBlackOps'' which houses [[spoiler:General Dragovich's {{numbers station|s}}]] is called the Rusalka.
* Barrayarans tell tales of Literature/BabaYaga, Father Frost, and other figures of Slavic mythology in Literature/VorkosiganSaga.
* Koschei (here spelled Katschei) shows up in the first of the Literature/TalesOfTheFiveHundredKingdoms books; the third book is based largely off Russian mythology and contains Baba Yaga, a number of rusalkas, and others.
* The music of Music/NataliaOShea is based on this and Myth/CelticMythology.
* The book ''Literature/{{Krabat}}'' is based on an old Sorbic folk legend.
* Rusalkas are one of the enemies you can face in VideoGame/BetrayalAtKrondor. They are portrayed as undead spirits that attack by throwing ice bolts at you, and are usually found near water. There's even a magic item which allows you to summon one to fight on your side.
* Rusalka is a boss in ''VideoGame/BravelyDefault''.

* In ''Webcomic/WildeLife,'' the protagonist's landlady is named "Barbara Yaga" and is implied to be a witch. Whether or not she's the "real" Baba Yaga or her name is just a reference remains unclear.
* In the ''Franchise/DoctorWhoExpandedUniverse'', Koschei is the real name of the Master. The tendency of EU Time Lords to have Earth mythology names has not been elaborated on.

* ''VideoGame/TheaTheAwakening'' is a weird but delicious mashup of Slavic mythology (Perun, leshys, rusalkas, etc.) and Tolkienesque fantasy (dwarves, elves, etc.).
* ''{{Literature/Deathless}}'' is a retelling of the Koschei myth, featuring Baba Yaga, rusalkas, Zmey Gorynych, vilas, etc.

* ''VideoGame/TheIncredibleAdventuresOfVanHelsing'' trilogy is set in a fictional Eastern European country named [[{{Uberwald}} Borgovia]]. Beside featuring rusalka and domovoy as some of the monsters encountered all along the series, the second game's storyline has a quest were the hero attempts to reach Perun to weaponize a storm in order to fight the current antagonist, and the third game's BigBad is Koschei.
* ''Black Book'' is a card-based RPG adventure game developed by Morteshka that released on August 10, 2021 for UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/XboxOne, UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch, and PC via UsefulNotes/{{Steam}}. It is based around Northern Slavic mythology, and expert anthropologists assisted in the making of the game.
* The ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'' 3rd edition sourcebook ''Frostburn'' has a bestiary featuring domovoi, rusalkas and vodyanoi as [[TheFairFolk fey]] creatures native to cold lands. The domovoi even have rules making them a playable race, if you can come up with an excuse for why your HouseFey character is out having adventures instead of tending the hearth.
* ''Webcomic/TheQueenAndTheWoodborn'' is a webcomic that is inspired by Serbian folklore, and features creatures like rusalka and characters like Baba Roga and Baba Yaga.

* HumanityEnsues: According to some tales, stealing the shirt of a ''[[OurFairiesAreDifferent samodiva]]'' (also known as a samovila, vila, or veela), will cause her to lose her powers and become like a normal human. If she manages to get it back, however, she'll revert to her old self.

** In the Slavic-speaking world, there are the ''vilas'', beautiful maidens that get caught in the affairs of mortals in some way or another. They usually are present in South Slavic tradition, and are often translated as "fairies" in Anglophone works.