The Shield Maiden of Ukraine
A fierce defender of her boss, the shield maiden earned a reputation as a pugilist by physically assaulting fellow journalists who aggressively questioned her boss.
Ukraine. Corpse water, burned herbs, harrowing rituals
Witchcraft demands a turning away from God. True, many in western Ukraine manage both church and spells, but the state campaign against canonical Orthodoxy goes further. It reflects a ruling class that has chosen mysticism over faith.
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