Slovenia postage stamps year 2000-2012 Myths and Legends MNH New
Here’s a *summary of Slovenian postage stamps with Myths and Legends / Mythology themes issued between 2000 and 2012. Slovenia (Pošta Slovenije) released several stamps and sets celebrating Slovenian myths, folklore and mythological figures during these years — a thematic area that appears in specialized catalogues and stamp listings under names like Slovene Mythology and Slovenian Myths/Legends.
🧙♀️ Slovenian Mythology & Myths Themes (2000–2012)
2004 – Slovene Mythology: Rojenice and Sojenice
- Year: 2004
- Series: Slovene Mythology (Slovenska mitologija)
- Stamps: Featuring Rojenice and Sojenice — mythological twin birth spirits from Slovenian folklore.
- Face Value: Typically around 180 SIT (Slovenian tolars)
- Details: Issued as part of a mythological theme series; collectible issue.
2005 – Slovene Mythology: Vesna
- Year: 2005
- Theme: Slovene Mythology
- Motif: Vesna — a mythic figure associated with spring and youth in Slavic/Slovenian pre-Christian lore.
- Format: Sheet stamps issued and often collected by thematic collectors.
2008 – Slovenian Myths: Mythical Creatures
- Year: 2008
- Theme: Mythological beings in Slovenia
- Examples: Specific issues likely showed figures from Slovenian tales such as Mokos (a folklore entity) — though exact catalog numbers vary by listing.
2009 – Slovenian Myths: Werewolf
- Year: 2009
- Theme: Slovenian myths (mythological creatures)
- Motif: Werewolf (volkodlak) — a shapeshifting creature from Slovenian and Slavic folklore.
- Usage: Postage stamp reflecting mythic traditions tied to wolf lore.
2010 – Slovene Mythology: Kurent
- Issue Date: 28 May 2010
- Theme: Slovene Mythology
- Motif: Kurent — one of Slovenia’s best-known traditional figures, associated with Kurentovanje carnival, driving away winter and welcoming spring.
- Issued by: Pošta Slovenije (Slovenian Post)
- Usage: Collectible stamp part of the mythology series.
🪄 Context & Thematic Notes
Availability: Most are available unused (MNH) or on first-day covers (FDC) in collector markets and online philatelic listings.
Series Name: In philatelic catalogs and Pošta Slovenije bulletins, these issues are often grouped under titles such as Slovenian Mythology, Slovenian Myths, Myths and Legends, or similar folklore-themed series.
Collector Interest: These stamps are thematic favorites for collectors interested in folklore, mythology and cultural heritage topics.
