Slovenia postage stamp year 2009 Slovenia myths – Werewolf MNH New
In 2009, Slovenia issued a postage stamp as part of its ongoing series highlighting national folklore and myths. One of the stamps from this year specifically features the werewolf, a figure deeply rooted in Slovenian and broader Slavic mythology
Details of the Stamp
- Year Issued: 2009
- Theme: Slovenian Myths – Werewolf
- Description: The stamp is part of a series that celebrates Slovenian folklore, and the werewolf motif represents the mythological creature known in local tradition as the “volkodlak” or “wolf-shepherd.” This being is either a chthonic (underworld) entity or a human transformed into a wolf, reflecting ancient beliefs about shapeshifting and supernatural guardianship
Mythological Context
In Slovenian folklore, the werewolf (volkodlak) is a prominent supernatural being. The myth encompasses both the idea of a human cursed or enchanted to transform into a wolf and the concept of a mystical wolf-shepherd who commands or protects wolves. These stories are part of a broader Slavic tradition of lycanthropy, which was also influenced by neighboring cultures and persisted in folklore even as scientific understanding advanced
