Today's episode is about Ukrainian mythology and demonology, or in other words the fascinating magical creatures that were believed to have roamed the forests, mountains, fields, cities, and waters in Ukraine.

These are the books I've recommended today for you to spend some more time with your favorite magical creatures (all of which are classics):

The Forest Song by Lesya Ukrainka

The Witch of Konotop by Hryhorii Kvitka-Osnovianenko

The Night Before Christmas by Mykola Gogol'