Mediaeval Bulgarian literature

Medieval Bulgarian literature flourished between the 9th and 15th centuries, primarily through religious texts, chronicles, and poetry. It was shaped by the Christian Orthodox tradition, contributing to the development of the Cyrillic alphabet and written culture. Notable works include translations of the Bible, hagiographies (saints' lives), and poetic cycles like the "Boyan Epic." Figures such as Saints Cyril and Methodius, and later writers like Patriarch Evtimiy, played crucial roles. The literature not only deepened religious understanding but also fostered national identity, leaving a lasting cultural legacy in Bulgaria and the Slavic world.