Ronesa Aveela's Blog, page 16
July 6, 2016
Prokopi Pchelar (pro-copy pchee-lar) (Procopius the Beekeeper)
Aristaeus, Ancient Beekeeper The first Thracian beekeeper was Aristaeus. He was indirectly responsible for the death of Eurydice, wife of Orpheus, the renowned lyre-player. Aristaeus became enamored with Eurydice and chased her. As she fled, she stepped on a snake, which bit her and she died. Thereafter, her companions, the nymphs, caused the bees of […]
Eniovden (Еньовден)
Eniovden (Еньовден) is an old Bulgarian holiday, celebrated annually on June 24. It is believed that its roots lie in the Thracian tradition. There are many legends and beliefs about the mystical power of this day. A proverb states that an herbal remedy exists for every malady, injury or ailment. In folklore 77 and a […]
June 16, 2016
Seventy-seven and a half herbs for healing
On June 24th people wake early in the morning to try to catch a glimpse of the flickering sun as it turns three times. Any water that the sun has touched, including dew on grass, acquires healing power. If people see the sun dance, they then bathe in bodies of the healing water or roll […]
June 15, 2016
Eniovden (Midsummer’s Day)
Eniovden (Midsummer’s Day) the most magical tradition during the Summer! On Midsummer’s Day, people worshiped the sun! Eniovden (Еньовден Enio’s Day, or Midsummer’s Day), celebrated on June 24, coincides with the Eastern Orthodox Feast of St. John the Baptist, celebrating his birth. Born six months prior to Jesus, John proclaimed a message of repentance as […]
December 26, 2015
Ronesa’s 2015 Excellence in Writing Awards: Top-Five Picks
Have you read a good indie book lately? No? Why not? Independent and small-publishers have produced books vastly superior to many of the Big Five super-hyped books. The difference why our books are not as widely read vs. the Big Five boils down to marketing and reviews. The Big Five has tons of money and […]
December 24, 2015
Light Love Rituals Receives Readers’ Favorite Award
Light Love Rituals: Bulgarian Myths, Legends, and Folklore by Ronesa Aveela is a wonderful book that gives readers a peek into the rich culture, customs, traditions, myths, legends and folklore of Bulgaria. The book speaks about the traditions that are part of the soul’s journey and the topics discussed reflect the relationship of nature to […]
October 15, 2015
Our new book “The Christmas Thief” in on Amazon
We are excited to announce the launch of our new book “The Christmas Thief” (A Baba Treasure Chest story)! It is an illustrated short story about a boy discovering the true meaning of Christmas. Includes activities and coloring pages. This book is dedicated to people everywhere as a reminder of the beauty of Christmas when […]
July 11, 2015
Mermaids, Silver Butterflies, and Miracles
“My soul is full of longing for the secret of the sea, and the heart of the great ocean sends a thrilling pulse through me.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Mankind’s fascination with the sea has sparked imagination since the first person beheld its mighty waters. Curiosity led people to invent the means to travel across […]
June 22, 2015
Samodivi – Witches of Darkness or Thracian Goddesses?
Veelas, Wilis, Yuda, Samovili, Vili. These are a few names of nymphs of Slavic folklore, each group a little different from the Bulgarian Samodivi. Are they real or merely myths that have survived throughout the centuries? Who are these creatures? Where did they come from? And why do people fear them so much they are […]
June 11, 2015
The Heartbeat Thief
We have the honor of hosting AJ Krafton as she begins a tour of her new release The Heartbeat Thief, a fantastic book that begins in the late 1800’s. Here’s a little insight from AJ about tea time. Time for Tea: Victorian Tradition and its Place in THE HEARTBEAT THIEF […]
