Arts
The discussion on Russian folklore continues with "Ivan the Firebird and the Gray Wolf. An in depth analysis of this fairytale is facilitated by the formulae wrought out by Vladimir Propp in "The Morphology of the Folktale". Emphasis is placed on wondertale motifs, themes that imply individual development. As I read the story, musical accompaniment is provided by Stravinsky (Firebird). Lastly, I provide an introduction to Russian bylanies, which are songs and poems about epic heroes. These stories tend to discuss the creation of Russia from Keiv to the Tartar Yoke. Enjoy!