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The Slavic fairy tale tradition chiefly features female protagonists and is known for itsBeauty and the Beast-styleodiac animals which often turn out to be humans in disguise. Common motifs include changelings, cycles of life, death and rebirth, magical giants and events taking place in mountains or forests. Slavic fairy tales are often set in the world of the living and the world of the dead, with the latter often being a place of trial or transformation. Not all Slavic fairy tales have a happy ending; in many, the heroine is thwarted by a villain or by her own human frailty. In others, she overcomes all obstacles and is rewarded with a happy ending. But even in the darkest of tales, there is always a hint of hope, a glimmer of light that shows the way to a better future.