The relationship between folklore and religion in the 'tale of peter and fevronia'
Peter also does not hesitate to kill the evil force, represented by the serpent, even if he does risk his life. It is naturally understood that a good person like Peter risks his life to serve God and helps him to destroy the evil force: 'I hope that I will slay it with the help of God'.( ) Moreover, after the marriage of Peter and Fevronia, the two behave like God wishes a married couple would behave. When the boyars encourage Peter to abandon his wife, he tells them that he will not abandon her. He also says that if they want Fevronia to leave, he would accompany her. The married couple stays faithful to one another, even in difficult situations, like they have promised in their marriage vows. In addition, Prince Peter and Princess Fevronia rule according to the commandments of God (Peter and Fevronia of Murom 298). They help the poor people with alms and treat everyone like they are their own children. They do