Beyond Nine Forests

Within the fragrant forests and beautiful mountains of Bulgaria lies a land of gold, a hidden world of ancient myth and folklore, of shape-shifting dragons, wild women, giant-hearted heroes, vampires and demons of the night. Beyond Nine Forests is a fabulous collection of Bulgarian traditional tales for adults that range from the magical to the macabre, from fairy tale to heroic epic. In addition, the author delves into Bulgaria's folklore and ancestral mythologies going back to ancient Thracian times, to explore the roots of these stunning stories and their deeper meanings. With a foreword by Professor Ronald Hutton, the book is beautifully illustrated with full-colour artwork from some of Bulgaria's finest artists.