Slavic Bear Worship and Leshy in Folklore
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What was the Slavs' attitude towards the bear?

  • They saw him as a dangerous and evil creature.
  • They considered him the master of the forest. (correct)
  • They believed he brought bad luck to travelers.
  • They worshipped him as a symbol of laziness.

    • What was Leshy believed to be capable of doing in the forest?

  • Leading a lost traveler out of the forest. (correct)
  • Bringing harm to anyone who crossed his path.
  • Guiding people to secret treasures.
  • Causing natural disasters like storms.

    • Why did Christianity's attitude towards the bear remain unclear?

  • Due to conflicting stories such as St. Seraphim feeding a bear. (correct)
  • Because bears were rarely encountered in Christian lands.
  • Because the bear was considered sacred in Christian teachings.
  • As bears were not mentioned in Christian religious texts.

    • What is one negative symbolism associated with the bear?

    <p>Symbol of cruelty, gluttony, and laziness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did foreigners contribute to the bear becoming a symbol of courage and strength in Russia?

    <p>Through notes on bears' characteristics in Russia by Sigismund von Herberstein.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What qualities were the Soviet Union's negatively colored image of the bear endowed with at the end of the 20th century?

    <p>Courage, perseverance, strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a quality embodied by the panda as a national symbol of China?

    <p>Vengeance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did giant panda Pingping become a national gift to the Soviet Union?

    <p>1957</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What use of panda pelts is described in the Qin dynasty encyclopedia Erya?

    <p>To control menstruation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was significant about the pandas sent to foreign countries since 1984?

    <p>They were rented for 10 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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