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Igor M. Pavlov

Fantasy & SF Writer

Fantasy & SF tales forged from myth, winter, and forgotten worlds. Author of The Sword of the Snow Mountains.

Igor M. Pavlov

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PART-III: What Apostle Paul Actually Said About “Pagans”

And why his words are so often abused today Few biblical voices echo as loudly through Christian history as Apostle Paul (Pavel)—yet few have been so consistently distorted. When religious gatekeepers need scriptural ammunition, Paul’s words become their weapon of choice: “See how Paul denounced the pagans,” they insist. “Look how Paul dismissed other faiths,” […]

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Part II: The Time That Returns

Cyclical Time Versus Linear The old ones, those who came before cities and sundials, did not count revolutions of the earth as an expectation of ending, but as a promise of return. Their days were not measured in straight lines; they observed the swelling moon and the ever-dying sun, the way blood darkened and dried, […]

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Part I: The world was alive – not merely created

The Sacredness of Nature in Pagan ReligionsIn the pre-Christian world, nature was not a mute object. Rivers had names and will, forests were places of presence, and mountains were homes of the divine. Sacredness was not confined to temples – it permeated the landscape.With the arrival of Christianity, nature was proclaimed God’s creation, but lost […]

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Why Christians Should Learn About Old Slavic Religions

Christianity did not develop in isolation when it reached the Slavic world. It entered societies with longstanding religious traditions, rich mythologies, and deeply rooted cultural practices. For this reason, Christians—especially those from Slavic backgrounds—greatly benefit from understanding old Slavic religions. Such knowledge does not weaken Christian faith; instead, it deepens historical understanding, reinforces theological confidence, […]

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The Sword of the Snow Mountains receives a glowing review

A winter-forged epic fantasy of steel, sacrifice, and myth. Start the Epic Journey If you’re someone who reads and loves epic fantasy that, from page one, tugs at your sleeve, wraps you in snow, whispers of ancient mysteries, and then makes you forget the real world for hours on end — The Sword of the […]

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PUGAT – the deadliest crossbow

The lethal range weapon of the Azmaran Empire, also known as the ‘black rain of death’. A distinct type of composite crossbow, often short and reflexed, with a pronounced curve for added power. Constructed from three primary materials: yew or ash wood core, mountain goat horn for compression layers, and treated ox sinew for tension backing, with a […]

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