Rusalka: The Enchanting Water Spirit / Slavic Folklore

Today, we're taking a look at the haunting Rusalka, the alluring water spirits of Slavic folklore. Believed to be what remains of drowned or wronged women, they haunt the watery places where they passed away, luring people with dance and song into the waters.

Music: Endless Wandering by Etienne Roussel via Epidemic Sound

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00:00 - What is the Rusalka?
00:45 - The Origins of the Rusalka Myth
01:00 - Why Do Rusalki Haunt the Water?
01:39 - How Do Rusalki Lure Their Victims?
02:34 - How to Protect Yourself from a Rusalka
03:07 - What is Rusalka Week?
03:32 - How Do Rusalki Differ by Region?
03:55 - Dvořák's Rusalka: A Romantic Tragedy