Vasilisa the Beautiful: "The image of goodness and beauty". Description of Vasilisa the Wise

VASILISA THE BEAUTIFUL (VASILISSA THE WISE)

The heroine of Russian folk tales (“Vasilisa the Beautiful”, “The Frog Princess”, etc.), a wise beauty and a sorceress.

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I love reading fairy tales. Especially magical ones. Still. But I always asked the question - why do two heroines often appear in fairy tales -Elena and Vasilisa? But at the same time Elenaalmost always awarded the epithetbeautiful, while Vasilisa – wise.

A long time ago, back in Soviet times, I had a book in which the answer to this question was this - Elena is weak, she always expects to be saved, they will fight for her, therefore she is Beautiful, and Vasilisa herself solves all problems, therefore she - Wise. But sorry, I don't agree. Both heroines were imprisoned by Koshchei, i.e. they both had to be rescued! So, the question has remained open for me ever since.

And now, having experience as a namologist, I decided to return to the dilemma that had tormented me since childhood. Let's make a comparative analysis of the two names in order to understand why the heroines of our favorite fairy tales were awarded such different epithets.

Elena

Name trisyllabic , which already indicates that the heroine has a strong character, will, desire to conquer, has an amazing ability to attract critical situations to herself.

In the name of Elena first syllable open , which suggests that young Helens are vulnerable, subject to outside influence. And indeed, it is not written in a single fairy tale that Koschei abducted ladies of Balzac's age, it was the young girls who found themselves in his power.

What did they conquer?

First E says that Elena is hardworking, talented. But they still do not know how to fight for themselves, they are easy to persuade, convince, or even simply deceive. Elenas are simple, sweet in communication, flexible and do not like conflicts, they are charming, they strive to live with everyone in peace and harmony. It is at such a young age that all the ups and downs of fate happen to Elena - Koschei is kidnapped, the prince saves in order to give to another, but a wolf friend helps Elena stay with the prince, the evil brothers kill the prince, Elena is taken away and they are forcibly going to marry for one of the brothers (tales are different, but the plot is mostly similar). Here is a "challenge prize". And Elena at the same time only cries or smiles happily, depending on the situation.

She really seems to be a gift, a gift of fate to the one who saves her.

But it can't be that simple! The heroine of a fairy tale cannot not possess some knowledge, skills.

Let's see what further analysis of the name will give us.

From the moment Ivan Tsarevich saves Elena, she passes under the vibrations of the second syllable, LE . The syllable is already closed in front - this makes Elena more independent, gives her the support of the Higher powers in the most difficult moments of her life. Indeed, we can see this in fairy tales. It would seem that everything is bad - the savior is killed by envious brothers, Elena is intimidated by them and forced to say what they force and even agree to marry one of them (the first L in a syllable makes her attractive not only as prey, but also as a woman). But... Fate in the face of the faithful Wolf saves our hero, and he rushes to the palace, again saving his Elena. And - here it is, a three-syllable name - Elena boldly tells everyone what really happened. So the first L (syllable LE ) suggests that such people are often "used", but E this syllable is stressed, and gives a desire for strong family ties, for the stubbornness with which Elena now defends her interests (as a rule, before the brothers interfere in the fate of the couple, Elena and her savior exchange promises to become one, in fact, get engaged).

What happens? Was that old book right? Elena really created a fight around her, conquering hearts only with beauty .

Fairy tales do not allow us to trace the life of our heroes further, we will stop too.

And let's move on to the analysis of another name - Vasilisa.

Name consisting of of four syllables , says that a person forever remains faithful to the concepts and habits instilled from childhood, follows the rules of etiquette, such people are dependent on the people around them or strive to surround themselves with people. The name carries female energy, which is very favorable for our heroine.

The first letter of the name IN - says that Vasilisa has a variety of talents, is sociable, inventive (this quality comes in very handy when she has to fulfill the tasks of the king), she has a strong will, she is a leader. But the leader is not active. She knows how to subjugate herself thanks to her talents and certain character traits.

The name "strikes" two letters at once WITH , two A and two AND . Moreover, WITH both times becomes the beginning of a syllable.

This letter characterizes our heroine, unshakably convinced of her rightness, such people try to avoid any coercion (we remember from fairy tales that she considers Koshchei a villain and does not want to obey him), compassionate towards others (remember, animals loved her, she understood their language, She was willing to help anyone who needed help. This letter speaks of common sense, the desire for a strong position.

Letter AND , which are also two in the name, characterizes Vasilisa as sensitive, kind, striving for harmony, for ideals.

All syllables named after Vasilisa closed in front , which indicates the support of the Higher Forces, but also that Vasilisa is independent in making decisions.

Letter A , which are also two in the name, additionally gives the character of Vasilisa independence, clarity of thought, purity of thoughts, openness.

Let's summarize.

Vasilisa- a strong, kind woman who knows how to maintain harmony in relationships and in the world around her, independent, talented. Of course, such a heroine should be awarded the epithet Wise! She always follows her goals exactly, it is difficult to deceive her, from an early age loyalty, honesty, inflexibility are developed in her character, and she does not deviate from this path, despite difficult trials.

So we have come to the end of our analysis of two names, two characters, two epithets. Now I know for sure that that little book from childhood gave correct, but simply incomplete information. But it was this book that became the beginning of interest in the peculiarities of the name, the name of the city, made me carefully and respectfully treat each letter. And it was she who gave me a "start in life", carrying me into the most interesting world of naming.

Since I remembered about Vasilisa the Wise. A very mysterious character indeed. Where did this image come from in Russian folklore? With Elena the Beautiful, it seems to be clear. This is a fairly well-known character of ancient mythology, apparently familiar to ancient Russian scribes (about the Hyperborean origins is too fantastic). What about Vasilisa? It means "queen" in Greek. But who was her prototype?

Original taken from iov75 in Russian Fairy Tale - Secrets of Vasilisa the Wise

We have all known Vasilisa the Wise since childhood. According to another version - Beautiful.
Found something here and wanted to share it with you.
I found him interesting.

It's about the main character's fiancee. Whether he is Ivan Tsarevich or Ivanushka the Fool, he will certainly find Vasilisa the Wise or Vasilisa the Beautiful. The girl is supposed to be saved first, and then to marry - all honor by honor. It's just that the girl is not easy. She can hide in the form of a frog, have some kind of witchcraft and abilities, be able to speak with animals, the sun, wind and moon ...

In general, she is clearly a difficult girl. At the same time, it is also some kind of "secret". Judge for yourself: finding information about her is much more difficult than about any other fairy-tale character. In encyclopedias (both in classical, paper, and in new ones, online) you can easily find lengthy articles about Ilya Muromets and Dobryn Nikitich, about Koshchei the Immortal and Baba Yaga, about mermaids, goblin and mermen, but there is almost nothing about Vasilisa . Only a short article in the Great Soviet Encyclopedia lies on the surface, which reads:

"Vasilisa the Wise is a character in Russian folk fairy tales. In most of them, Vasilisa the Wise is the daughter of the sea king, endowed with wisdom and the ability to transform. The same female image appears under the name of Marya the Tsarevna, Marya Morevna, Elena the Beautiful. Maxim Gorky called Vasilisa the Wise one one of the most perfect images created by folk fantasy. Another by nature is a destitute orphan - Vasilisa the Beautiful in Afanasiev's unique text. "

Let's start, perhaps, with Vasilisa Sr., with the one that Gorky identified with Marya the Tsarevna, Marya Morevna and Elena the Beautiful. And there were good reasons for that. All these characters are very similar, for example, in that nothing is really said about them in fairy tales. Like, a red maiden, which the world has never seen - that's all. Neither a detailed description of the appearance, nor any character traits. Just a female function, without which a fairy tale would not work: after all, the hero must win the princess, and who she is there is a tenth matter. Let there be Vasilisa.

The name, by the way, hints at a high origin. The name "Vasilisa" can be translated from Greek as "royal". And this royal maiden (sometimes in fairy tales she is called the Tsar Maiden) begins to put the hero to the test. That is, sometimes it is not she who does this, but some fabulous villain like Koshchei the Immortal or the Serpent Gorynych, who kidnapped the princess and keeps her captive (at best) or is going to devour her (at worst).

Sometimes the father of a potential bride acts as a villain. In the fairy tale, where Vasilisa appears as the daughter of the water king, the lord of the sea creates obstacles for the hero in order to destroy him, but loses, because the enemy suddenly turns out to be dear to the heart of his daughter, and no witchcraft can overcome him. But here everything is more or less clear: there is some kind of evil force (a dragon, a sorcerer or the girl's evil parents), and the hero must fight the enemy. In fact, that's how he becomes a hero. And the princess, princess or princess (it doesn’t matter) is a reward for the hero.

However, it also happens that Ivan Tsarevich or Ivan the Fool or some other central fairy tale character is forced to undergo trials not because of dragons or sorcerers - he is tormented by the bride herself. Either the hero needs to jump on horseback to the windows of her room and kiss the beauty on the lips of sugar, then recognize the girl among twelve friends who look exactly like her, then you need to catch the fugitive - or demonstrate enviable cunning to hide from the princess so that she did not find him. At worst, the hero is invited to solve riddles. But in one form or another, Vasilisa will check it.

It would seem that unusual in the tests? Testing a man is generally in the female character: is he good enough to connect his life with him or give birth to offspring, does he have the strength and intelligence to be a worthy spouse and father? From a biological point of view, everything is absolutely correct. However, there is one small detail. If the unfortunate Ivan does not complete the task, then death awaits him - and this is repeatedly emphasized in dozens of Russian fairy tales.

The question is, why does the beautiful princess demonstrate bloodthirstiness, which is more likely to face the Serpent Gorynych? Because she doesn't really want to get married. Moreover, she is the enemy of the hero, the famous researcher of Russian folklore Vladimir Propp believes in his book "The Historical Roots of a Fairy Tale":

"The task is set as a test of the groom ... But these tasks are still interesting to others. They contain a moment of threat:" If he does not, cut off his head for a fault. "This threat gives another motivation. Tasks and threats reveal not only the desire to have the best groom for the princess , but also a secret, hidden hope that there will be no such groom at all.

The words "perhaps I agree, just complete the three tasks in advance" are full of deceit. The bridegroom is sent to his death... In some cases, this hostility is expressed quite clearly. It manifests itself outwardly when the task has already been completed and when more and more new and more and more dangerous tasks are being set.

Why is Vasilisa, she is Marya Morevna, she is Elena the Beautiful, against marriage? Perhaps in fairy tales, where she constantly intrigues the main character, she simply does not need this marriage. She either rules the country herself - and she does not need a husband as a competitor in power, or she is the daughter of a king who will be overthrown by her potential husband in order to seize the throne. Quite a logical version.

As the same Propp writes, the plot about the intrigues that the future father-in-law repairs to the hero along with his daughter or in defiance of her could well have real grounds. According to Propp, the struggle for the throne between the hero and the old king is a completely historical phenomenon. The tale here reflects the transfer of power from father-in-law to son-in-law through a woman, through a daughter. And this once again explains why fairy tales say so little about the appearance and character of the bride - this is a character-function: either a prize for the hero, or a means of achieving power. Sad story.

Meanwhile, in the Russian tradition there is a fairy tale that tells about the childhood, adolescence and youth of Vasilisa. Gorky just mentioned her, saying that she does not look like the usual image of a princess that the hero is trying to conquer. In this tale, Vasilisa is an orphan girl. Not sure if it's the same character. Nevertheless, this Vasilisa, unlike other fairy-tale namesakes, is an absolutely full-blooded heroine - with a biography, character, and so on.

I'll sketch the storyline with a dotted line. The merchant's wife dies, leaving him a little daughter. The father decides to marry again. The stepmother has her daughters, and all this new company begins to tyrannize Vasilisa, loading her with overwork. In general, it is very similar to the fairy tale about Cinderella. It seems, but not really, because Cinderella was helped by a fairy godmother, and Vasilisa was helped by a creepy witch from the forest.

It turned out like this. The stepmother and her daughters said that there was no more fire in the house, and they sent Vasilisa to the forest to Baba Yaga, of course, hoping that she would not return. The girl obeyed. Her journey through the dark forest was scary - and strange: she met three riders, one white, one red, and a third black, and they all rode in the direction of Yaga.

When Vasilisa reached her dwelling, she was met by a high fence of stakes, seated with human skulls. Yagi's house turned out to be no less creepy: for example, instead of servants, the witch had three pairs of hands that appeared from nowhere and disappeared from nowhere. But the most terrible creature in this house was Baba Yaga.

The witch, however, accepted Vasilisa favorably and promised that she would give fire if Vasilisa completed all her tasks. Completing difficult tasks is the indispensable path of a hero. Unlike the fairy tales mentioned above, in this one, a woman passes by, and therefore her tasks are female, there are simply too many of them: to clean the yard, and sweep the hut, and wash the linen, and cook dinner, and sort out the grain, and that’s it. - for one day. Of course, if the tasks are performed poorly, Baba Yaga promised to eat Vasilisa.

Vasilisa washed Yaga's clothes, cleans her house, cooked her food, then learned to separate healthy grains from infected ones, and poppies from dirt. After Yaga allowed Vasilisa to ask her a few questions. Vasilisa asked about three mysterious horsemen - white, red and black. The witch replied that it was a clear day, a red sun and a black night, and all of them were her faithful servants. That is, Baba Yaga in this tale is an extremely powerful sorceress.

After that, she asked Vasilisa why she does not ask further, about dead hands, for example, and Vasilisa replies that, they say, if you know a lot, you will grow old soon. Yaga looked at her and, narrowing her eyes, said that the answer was correct: she does not like too curious and eats. And then she asked how Vasilisa manages to answer her questions without mistakes and how she managed to do all the work correctly.

Vasilisa replied that her mother's blessing helped her, and then the witch pushed her out of the door: "I don't need the blessed here." But in addition, she gave the girl fire - she removed the skull from the fence, whose eye sockets were blazing with flames. And when Vasilisa returned home, the skull burned her tormentors.

Creepy tale. And its essence is that Vasilisa the Beautiful, performing the tasks of Baba Yaga, learned a lot from her. For example, while washing Yaga's clothes, Vasilisa literally saw what the old woman was made of, writes the famous fairy tale researcher Clarissa Estes in her book "Running with the Wolves":

"In the symbolism of the archetype, clothes correspond to the person, the first impression that we make on others. The person is a kind of camouflage that allows us to show others only what we ourselves want, and no more. But ... the person is not only a mask behind which you can hide, but a presence that overshadows the familiar personality.

In this sense, a persona or mask is a sign of rank, dignity, character and power. It is an external pointer, an external manifestation of mastery. When washing Yagi's clothes, the initiate will see firsthand how the seams of the person look, how the dress is tailored.

And so it is in everything. Vasilisa sees how and what Yaga eats, how he makes the world revolve around him, and the day, sun and night walk in his servants. And the terrible skull, blazing with fire, which the witch gives to the girl, in this case, is a symbol of the special witchcraft knowledge that she received while she was in Yaga's novices.

The sorceress, by the way, might have continued her studies if Vasilisa had not been a blessed daughter. But it didn't work out. And Vasilisa, armed with power and secret knowledge, went back to the world. In this case, it is clear where Vasilisa's magical skills come from, which are often mentioned in other fairy tales. It is also understandable why she can be both good and evil.

She is still a blessed child, but the school of Baba Yaga is also not going anywhere. Therefore, Vasilisa ceased to be a meek orphan: her enemies died, and she herself married the prince and sat on the throne ...

The main character of most Russian folk tales is Vasilisa the Wise. She is the embodiment of the feminine ideal, which combines intelligence and beauty. Vasilisa the Wise is the main female character in the Russian folk tale The Frog Princess. And this tale teaches that the main thing in a person is his inner world, and not his appearance. Therefore, Vasilisa the Beautiful appears in the form of a frog, and only then - the princess.

To make a description of Vasilisa the Wise, you need to know what the fairy tale is about. Ivan Tsarevich, together with his brothers, at the behest of their father, the Tsar, decided to find a bride. To do this, they shot an arrow, and on which courtyard it falls, their bride is there.

It so happened that Ivan's arrow ended up in a swamp, and a frog became his betrothed. But she turned out to be unusual, she could talk, so she reassured the prince, saying that everything would be fine.

The king decided to check how his future daughters-in-law are economic and know how to behave in society. The frog princess coped with everything thanks to the fact that she was enchanted by Vasilisa the Wise. Ivan Tsarevich found out about this and burned the frog skin during the feast. Because of his impatience, Vasilisa left him.

To return his betrothed back, Ivan had to defeat Kashchei the Immortal. And Vasilisa the Wise became the wife of Ivan Tsarevich.

Why did the heroine turn into a frog

In the description of Vasilisa the Wise, it is worth highlighting that already in her name an emphasis is placed on the inner world of the heroine. And the image of a frog helps to convey to the reader the idea that the main thing in a person is not appearance. And in a Russian woman, it was her ability to manage the household and create comfort in the family that was most valued. Her inner qualities were important.

And therefore, the description of Vasilisa the Wise should begin precisely with the fact that she appears before readers precisely in the unattractive appearance of a frog. And the way Ivan Tsarevich behaved is a characteristic reaction of a person to an ugly appearance. But it is worth noting that the prince gradually became attached to his unusual betrothed precisely because of her inner qualities. That is, the main character was more subdued not by the appearance, but by the character of the heroine.

Appearance of the main character

In the description of Vasilisa the Wise in The Frog Princess, it must be said that in the fairy tale they try as much as possible to concentrate the reader's attention on the inner world of the heroine. Therefore, it is said in detail about the tasks that the king gives to the girls. But there is no specific description of the appearance of the heroine.

If we analyze the appearance of other heroines, then we can assume what the princess could look like. The description of Vasilisa the Wise could be as follows: a stately girl with a smooth gait, a long beautiful braid and clear blue eyes. It should be especially noted that long hair has always been considered the main sign of femininity, so all the heroines of Russian fairy tales had a long braid.

The inner world of the heroine

The main emphasis in the description of Vasilisa the Wise from the fairy tale should be done on her inner world. Her character was most fully revealed precisely when she carried out the tasks of the king. In the description of Vasilisa the Wise from the fairy tale "The Frog Princess" it should be noted that she was very housekeeping. She knew how to cook and embroider, which was very much appreciated in a woman.

But it is worth highlighting the fact that despite her patience, kindness and concern for Ivan Tsarevich, she loved to stand out among those around her. Because during the feast, she demonstrated her abilities: she made the sea and swans out of food and drinks. By this, she emphasized her peculiarity, exclusivity, and thus, she received an additional advantage over the brides of her brothers. However, the girl was familiar with the rules of etiquette and knew how to behave in society, which delighted Ivan Tsarevich and the Tsar.

In the description of Vasilisa the Wise, it should be noted that she was the embodiment of the ideal of a Russian woman. She was not only beautiful, but also smart and knew how to manage the household. The fairy tale "The Frog Princess" shows how Ivan Tsarevich learned to appreciate a person primarily for his character, inner world, and not for beauty.

The whole fairy tale is built on the opposition of the main character, Vasilisa the Wise, and the image of a frog - a princess who knew how to do everything around the house, and the inept brides of other princes. Thanks to this, the image of Vasilisa turned out to be expressive and became a reflection of the idea of ​​the Russian people about a real woman.

In ancient times, fairy tales were not written for children at all. They were made for adults; had an instructive meaning and conveyed all those images that were characteristic of representatives of different peoples. In Russian fairy tales, one of the main characters, the embodiment of femininity and wisdom, has always been Vasilisa the Wise or Vasilisa the Beautiful. In the popular work The Frog Princess, it is in the image of Vasilisa the Wise that all the best features that a Russian woman possessed are shown.

Characteristics of the heroine

(The image of the Russian beauty)

Who is Vasilisa the Wise in the fairy tale "The Frog Princess"? This is the daughter of Koshchei the Immortal, who could not survive the fact that his daughter was able to surpass him in the art of magic and witchcraft. For disobedience, he turns her into a frog for three whole years. And only a kiss from Ivan Tsarevich can turn her back into a beautiful woman.

What qualities is endowed with Vasilisa the Wise? She is smart, dexterous, economic, proud, caring, kind, modest. Real support and adviser for my husband. There is nothing that she couldn't handle. Any task of the king is “on the shoulder” for her. Did the Tsar-father want to get bread-cow by morning from his daughter-in-law? It doesn’t matter: while her husband is resting, she not only creates delicious pastries, but also decorates them with exquisite decorations: castles with towers, birds and flowering gardens. Need to weave a carpet overnight from silk, gold and silver? And with this task deftly copes. Yes, she has such a carpet that she can only spread it on big holidays.

(Images of Vasilisa the Beautiful and Ivan Tsarevich in Palekh miniature)

When the tsar gives the task to come to all the daughters-in-law at the feast in order to make sure of their ability to dance, Ivan Tsarevich was saddened: how can his frog cope with this? But trust is above all. A wise wife knows how to support and reassure her husband. At the appointed time, Vasilisa the Wise arrives at the feast in the form of a wonderful princess. All guests marvel at her beauty.

At the celebration, he behaves modestly: he does not finish drinking wine, he does not finish eating food. But in dancing - she has no equal. Even here she manifests herself as a sorceress: she creates lakes from wine, and swans from food.

The image of the heroine

(Not only beautiful, but also smart, that’s why Vasilisa the Beautiful is also called Vasilisa the Wise)

Interestingly, in the tale, only twice is the description of the external qualities of Vasilisa the Wise mentioned in passing. Once she is characterized as a "clear sun", the second - as a "red maiden". And this is no coincidence. Thus, the people wanted to emphasize that it is not external beauty that is the main thing for a woman. And internal qualities, the ability to support and be a reliable "companion" to her husband, a skilled housewife and keeper of the hearth.

Why was the image of a frog chosen? Researchers believe that this is a "play" on opposites: a charming girl and an ugly amphibian. And the very name "Vasilisa" means "exalted". The frog is an earthly "swamp" creature.

Also, through the image of Vasilisa the Wise and her relationship with Ivan Tsarevich, it is shown that only together, with the general support of each other, it is possible to overcome any obstacles. And not beauty or wealth is the key to happiness. The real ideal of a woman is a smart, understanding, economic and kind wife.