Extra Mythology

Eastern European Myths - The Snake Queen (19x3)

Air date: Feb 10, 2020

In Lithuania, there's a story about how the trees got their names. There's the mighty oak, the regal birch, and the small and timid Aspen. It's also a story of snakes, songs, and secrets. Let us tell you the story of how a young farm girl named Egle became the Queen of Snakes, lost her husband, and cursed her children forevermore.