Illustrations from “Potjeh” by Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić, 1975

”The story is about a grandfather and his three grandchildren. They have to choose between good and evil where good represents the god Svarozic who is the son of the god Svarog. The evil represents the master of anger. His name was Bjesomar. The purpose of these stories is to find the meaning of what one’s heart desires.”

Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić (Ogulin, 18 April 1874 – Zagreb, 21 September 1938) is a Croatian writer who is recognized in Croatia and in the world as one of the most important writers for children.