Wilson Center Experts
Torsten Martin Gustaf Lofstedt
Short-Term Grant
Kennan Institute
Expertise:
Russia and Eurasia
; Russia
Affiliation:
Doctoral candidate, University of California, Berkeley
Wilson Center Project(s):
Russian Legends about Forest Spirits in Their European Context
Term:
Aug 01, 1992
Sep 01, 1992
Project Summary
Comparative analysis of northern European legends about encounters with forest spirits and similar supernatural beings. Shows that stories are not nationa specific. Focuses primarily on those of Karelian folklore.