""Songs of the Russian People As Illustrative of Slavonic Mythology and Russian Social Life"" is a book written by W. R. S. Ralston that explores the folklore and traditions of the Russian people through their songs. The author delves into the myths and legends that have shaped the Slavic culture, as well as the everyday life of the Russian people. The book is divided into different sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of Russian society and culture, such as marriage, work, and religion. Through the lyrics of traditional songs, Ralston provides a unique insight into the beliefs and customs of the Russian people. The book is written in English and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Russian folklore and mythology.1872. Contents: Khorovod, or Choral Songs; The Posidyelka, or Social Gathering; The Besyeda; Divisions of Songs; Cossack and Robber Songs; Soldier Songs; The Builinas, or Metrical Romances; Story of Svyatogor; Ruibnikof's Researches; Note on Metres. Mythology: The Old Gods; Old Slavonic Mythology; Perun; Other Slavonic Deities. Demigods and Fairies: Ideas about the Soul; The Domovoy, or House Spirit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.