Abstract: Planetary Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities Research

Abstract:
This research article explores the integration of fantastic creatures and horror elements in the works of the Ser bian realist writer Milovan Glišić. While considered a creator of the realistic short story, Glišić uniquely incor porates folklore fantasy into his narratives. The study analyzes the representation of various fantastic creatures, drawing parallels between their depiction in Glišić's prose and mythological or religious traditions. Furthermore, it examines the poetics of horror present in his works, highlighting the creation of eerie atmospheres and the use of fear. Ultimately, the paper concludes that these supernatural elements, while rooted in folk beliefs, often serve to expose human ignorance and limited worldviews, suggesting that the true source of horror lies within ourselves rather than in external monstrous entities.