10 Questions
What was the Slavs' attitude towards the bear?
They considered him the master of the forest.
What was Leshy believed to be capable of doing in the forest?
Leading a lost traveler out of the forest.
Why did Christianity's attitude towards the bear remain unclear?
Due to conflicting stories such as St. Seraphim feeding a bear.
What is one negative symbolism associated with the bear?
Symbol of cruelty, gluttony, and laziness.
How did foreigners contribute to the bear becoming a symbol of courage and strength in Russia?
Through notes on bears' characteristics in Russia by Sigismund von Herberstein.
What qualities were the Soviet Union's negatively colored image of the bear endowed with at the end of the 20th century?
Courage, perseverance, strength
Which of the following is NOT a quality embodied by the panda as a national symbol of China?
Vengeance
In what year did giant panda Pingping become a national gift to the Soviet Union?
1957
What use of panda pelts is described in the Qin dynasty encyclopedia Erya?
To control menstruation
What was significant about the pandas sent to foreign countries since 1984?
They were rented for 10 years
This quiz explores the Slavic tradition of Bear Worship, where bears were revered as forest masters, and how their role was adopted by Leshy in folklore. It also touches on the beliefs surrounding Leshy's ability to guide lost travelers or lead them astray, contrasting Christianity's ambiguous stance towards bears.
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