Only True Truth: From Ukrainian Beliefs | Mykhailo Nazarenko (Hardcover)

Only True Truth: From Ukrainian Beliefs (ТІЛЬКО ІСТИННА ПРАВДА. З українських повір’їв) by Mykhailo Nazarenko is a beautifully bound Ukrainian‑language hardcover published by Old Lion Publishing House in 2024. With 504 pages, at format 145 × 200 mm, this edition is a rich anthology of Ukrainian folklore, myths, demonology, and legends collected from a hundred sources spanning from 1853 to 2022. 

Nazarenko invites readers to journey through the vast landscapes of Ukrainian belief—from Transcarpathia to Slobozhanshchyna, from Polissya to Kherson—encountering devils, shape‑shifting treasures, Kupala snails (or as known in some places, the “turtle” myth), werewolves, hidden folk creatures, and much more. These tales are not just relics; they reflect a living tradition, capturing voices, dialects, and regional character. 

For readers aged approx. 14+ through adults, this book offers more than stories—it is a cultural treasury, preserving lore that once explained mysteries of nature, human character, and the boundaries between seen and unseen. Many stories are uncanny, some playful or terrifying, but all deeply human. The author’s careful work keeps the local color and speech intact, giving this collection vivid authenticity. 

This is a book for anyone fascinated by myth, folk culture, anthropology, and Ukrainian cultural identity. It’s also ideal as a gift for readers who want to explore the roots of folklore and traditional beliefs. Secure your hardcover copy now and let these ancient voices whisper once more.