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100
In Russian mythology, this is a symbol of life and renewal. It is even mentioned that the universe was formed from this.
What is an egg?
100
A famous witch who rode in a flying mortar and pestle. Lived in a mythical moving hut supported on two live chicken legs and had a gate of bones.
Who is Baba Yaga?
100
In "The Frog Princess", this was the method by which the tsar's sons would select their wives.
What is by firing arrows and marrying the woman closest to where the arrow landed?
100
“My brother Kay must have a sword. It will be a shame and a matter of unkind jests if so young a knight comes to the jousts without a sword. I know! I saw one sticking in an anvil in the churchyard, I’ll fetch that: It’s doing no good there!”
Who is Arthur?
100
Name two ways is Aleksandr Afanasev built up his collection of Russian folktales.
What are: 1) He collected 10 tales first-hand. 2) He received some from the Russian Geographical Society and 3) He obtained some from Vladamir Dal, ethnologist.
200
In Russian mythological tales, this animal tends to bring luck and grant wishes. Omelya learned this first-hand.
What the pike?
200
Woodland spirit who can be as tall as a tree or the size of a blade of grass. Lured peasants into the woods and made them plant-like.
Who is the Leshii?
200
Besides sleeping, it was Omelya's favorite hobby to do on his stove.
What is pooping?
200
“I too am overjoyed to find one brave man amongst you all. Tell me your name Sir Knight, ere we make our bargain.”
Who is the Green Knight?
200
Afanasyev's folktales were often banned for these two reasons.
What are: 1) He portrayed the clergy and tsar in unflattering lights and 2) He used many vulgarisms.
300
The story of these two animals was largely about pride and egalitarianism, constantly proposing to each other and rejecting each other an equal and infinite amount of times.
What are the Crane and the Heron?
300
Patron saint of the home, guards the doorways of the house. Don't make them angry or they will cause household trouble!
Who are the Domovoy?
300
This was the unfortunate consequence of the Crayfish whistling.
What is that people's wishes were granted and many of them were to wish violence on their fellow man. Heads exploded, people sunk into the earth, etc.
300
“Certainly she is among the fairest, yet I would that you loved another; for by her very beauty shall come the end of Logres.”
Who is Merlin?
300
Explain and mention the animals involved in getting the ring out of the tsarevna's mouth and back to Semyon.
What are the mouse, cat and dog. Mouse tickled her nose, she opened her mouth, it fell out. The cat and dog made off with the ring, but the cat opened its mouth and dropped the ring in the river.
400
Legend has it that Mary Magdalene brought Roman emperor Tiberius an egg to celebrate Christ's resurrection. Upon receiving it he said “Nobody can rise from the dead ….. this is as hard to believe as it is to believe this egg can turn this color".
What is red?
400
A legendary beast that had glowing, fiery feathers. Capturing one is usually the task of young heroes.
What is the Firebird?
400
In "The Frog Princess", this was the only way that Ivan could rescue his wife Vasilisa the Wise from Koschei the Deathless.
What is to kill him by crushing his soul which was in the tip of a needle, which was inside an egg, which was inside a duck, which was inside the belly of a hare, which was inside a tall chest hidden at the top of an oak tree.
400
“And now my time has come. These two have given the whole realm of Logres into my hands.”
Who is Sir Mordred?
400
It is how the Stepsisters try to get rid of Vasilisa the Fair.
Answer: They send her to baba yaga's to get a light.
500
In "By the Pike's Command", Omelya slept (and traveled) on the family stove, which, according to common Russian folk, was bad form, since only these family members could sleep on it for warmth.
What are the very young, very old, or the sick?
500
Male water spirit who pulled unwary travelers down to a watery grave. Lives in a house made of sunken boats and is husband to Rusalka.
Who is the Vodyanoy?
500
In "The Magic Ring", it is what Semyon did with his mother's pension fund.
What is use it to purchase animals that were being abused?
500
“If you leave not your sin, I will curse you with bell, book and candle!
Who is the Archbishop of Canterbury?
500
Name 2 things that support that Anna Anderson was Anastasia and 2 things that support she wasn't.
Evidence that suggests Anna Anderson is Anastasia (Anna Anderson 1): Anastasia's aunt thought that she was very similar to Anastasia. One of the other inmates in the asylum told her that she looked like Nicholas II's daughter, Tatiana. Anna Anderson knew what had happened to her after the executions. Princess Cecilie, a relative of Anastasia believed that Anderson was Anastasia. Anna Anderson acted like a mad woman because she had witnessed the execution of her family. A ballerina who had been Nicholas II's mistress before he married believed that Anna had Nicholas's eyes. Grand Duke Alexander spent two days with her and believed her to be Anastasia. Gleb Botkin, son of the family doctor believed her story. Anderson had knowledge about Anastasia's uncle Ernst of Hess that only a member of the family could have known. Anna Anderson understood Russian. She spoke good English, French and German. Anna Anderson had scars on her body that she claimed had come from the gun shots and bayonet wounds. Evidence that suggests Anna Anderson is an imposter (Anna Anderson 2): Anastasia's aunt did not believe Anna was Anastasia although she did say that she looked similar. One of the other inmates in the asylum told her that she looked like Nicholas II's daughter, Tatiana. This may have put the idea into her head. She could not remember details of her life, but did know the details of the family bank accounts. (it is highly unlikely that Anastasia would have had this information). She gained support from people who thought that they could benefit from the discovery. When Anderson was questioned by members of the Romanoff family she would often change the subject or break down and cry. Anna Anderson made a good living out of being Anastasia, she toured Europe and attended fashion shows. She is known to have read many magazines about the Russian royal family including one which told of the execution of the royal family and that Anastasia may have survived. Anna Anderson's main supporter, Gleb Botkin, was the nephew of the Doctor who had been killed with the royal family. He had a good knowledge of the Russian palace life. Anastasia's former tutor said that Anna Anderson was 'a first rate actress'. The real Anastasia's cousin and his wife did not believe that Anna Anderson was Anastasia. Anna Anderson could read Russian, English or French. She had scars on her body that came from being involved in a grenade explosion. At the time Anna made her claim the people of Germany were living a harsh life and were drawn to this tragic story of a princess who was thought to be dead but had now been found. One of Anastasia's aunts met Anna several times but eventually decided that she was not Anastasia.