The Snow Maiden, also known as Snegurochka or Snegurka, is a figure from Russian folklore. This character initially appeared in Russian folklore in the 19th century, and it is not clear whether it has any roots in the conventional Slavic mythology and practises. Snegurochka has also been portrayed as the granddaughter and helper of Ded Moroz during New-Year-Celebrations for kids since the mid-20th century during the Soviet era. In the second book of The Poetic Outlook on Nature by the Slavs, which was released in 1869, Alexander Afanasyev included a rendition of a folktale about a snow-white girl with the name Snegurka. He also mentioned the German equivalent, Schneekind (Snow Child). Ivan and Marya, two childless Russian peasants, created a snow doll in this rendition, and it came to life. Snegurka swiftly matures. She is invited by a group of girls for a walk in the woods, following which they build a little fire and alternate jumping over it. Snegurka begins to jump when it is her turn, but she only makes it halfway before dissipating into a tiny cloud. She is the daughter of Spring the Beauty (Веснa-Красна) and Ded Moroz in another narrative, and she longs for the company of mortal humans. She develops a liking for Lel, a shepherd, but her heart is incapable of experiencing love. Her mother bestows this talent on her to Love out of compassion, but the moment she falls in love, she melts away. [Info and Image Credit: Snegurochka, Wikipedia] [Image : Snow Maiden (1899) by Victor Vasnetsov] [Original Image Availed Under Public Domain Work of Art (Please Relate to Individual Image URLs for More Usage Property)] [Source Image-Link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vasnetsov_Snegurochka.jpg ] #Mythology
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