Rade Kolbas

Literature has long been fascinated with the figure of Satan, not just as a villain but as a narrator and observer of human affairs. From the epic poetry of the 17th century to the graphic novels and subcultures of the 21st, authors have explored the world through the Devil’s

The Serbian fairy tales of the 19th century, collected by researchers such as Vuk Stefanović Karadžić, Đorđe Kojanov Stefanović, and S. Novaković, provide insight into Slavic folk mythology. Particularly fascinating are the figures of sorcerers – old men and women with supernatural abilities, depicted as wise, powerful, or divine. This analysis

I'm happy to announce the publication of two volumes of illustrated Serbian fairy tales in English and German translations. This collection brings together classic tales from Serbia's rich storytelling tradition, including some of the most beloved stories that have been passed down through generations. The Stories

Introduction Mithraism centered on a god named Mithras. This belief system flourished in parts of the Roman Empire from the 1st to the 4th centuries CE. Worshipers gathered in hidden chambers known as mithraea, which resembled cave-like sanctuaries. Within these enclosed spaces, participants performed complex rituals. Much remains unclear, and

Zurvanism, a distinctive offshoot of Zoroastrianism, emerged and flourished during the Sassanian Empire (224-651 CE). This ancient philosophy is often viewed as heretical by Zoroastrian orthodoxy, largely because it redefines the fundamental structure of the cosmos and its deities. By placing Zurvan, the hypostasis of infinite time and space, as

Lilith, a figure shrouded in controversy, is one of the most fascinating characters in Jewish folklore, and her story continues to resonate in modern culture. Despite not appearing in the Torah's official creation narrative, Lilith has been brought to life through midrashic texts, Sumerian mythology, and even modern