Friday 27 August 2010
Dark Fairy Tales
I have been reading old European folk tales recently,they are a fascinating read. The Russian one's are particularly interesting, all the principle men are called Ivan, and all the heroines are called Vasilisa.
It seems that in Russian Fairy tales the women called the shots... and the men loved them for it! x
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Well, that is good to know. Basilisa (with B) is an old fashion Spanish name. How interesting!!!
ReplyDeletereally, what does it mean? xxx
ReplyDeletei just had to say i like your blogworld....
ReplyDeleteBasilisa comes from Greek Basileios- The one who reigns.There is a Spanish female Saint:
ReplyDeleteSanta Basilisa- Celebrations on the 20 of may.
Now, We know, he, he.
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