Marya Morevna or The Death of Koschei the Deathless
Description
This is a tale well known in Russian and Slavic regions, and well beyond. This variant was included in the Red Fairy Book, but there are many more. Like in the tale Blue Beard, there is a closet that must under no circumstance be opened. Following Ivan Tsarevich on this epic quest for his beloved warrior princess Marya Morevna you'll encounter magical beings and forces of nature, and a baba yaga. Enjoy!
And as a bonus. Nearly 15 extra minutes with just the soundtrack to carry you away to your own epic dreams.
Notes:
Read along: “The Red Fairy Book.” n.d. Www.Gutenberg.org. Accessed December 28, 2020. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/540/540-h/540-h.htm.
Cover art from "The Abduction of Marya Morevna by Ivan Tsarevich." Ivan Yakovlevich Bilibin (1876–1942). Accessed December 28, 2020. https://www.akg-images.com/archive/Die-Entfuhrung-Marja-Morevnas-durch-Iwan-Zarewitsch-2UMDHU4BH769.html
Performance and background music by Moodrise.