Late Antiquity
See also: Book of VelesAlas, there are no known literary works have left of this period except some legends and myths of the local folklore. The semi-legendary Book of Veles is probably the only written example of the ancient Slavic culture. It is believed that Book of Veles contained important historical chronicles such as the accounts of early Slavic rulers, laws of land, establishment of Kiev, and many other important historical facts. The authenticity and even existence of the book were not confirmed, however, and the "book" is considered a low-grade fake by scientific community. The legend of the Kyi, Schek, and Khoryv is claimed to be found in the chronicles of that book as well as in the later works of the Kievan Rus' period, Primary Chronicle. The Book of Veles is believed was written sometime at the start of the Middle Ages, in 7th century. Although the chronicle itself was written in other than the modern Ukrainian language, it is filled with many of today's legends that are part of modern Ukrainian folklore and beliefs.
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