In Slavic folklore, the term Dziady, sometimes translated as Forefathers Eve (grandfathers, eldfathers) refers to the spirits of the ancestors and a group of pre-Christian rites, rituals, and customs that were devoted to them. Communion of the Living with the Dead -- was the core of these rites, which involved building ties with the souls of the ancestors and periodically visiting their headquarters from their lifetimes. Gaining the favour of the deceased, who were regarded as guardians in the r ... (Read More)