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House & Nature Spirits
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Kikimora
The kikimora is a female house spirit from Slavic tradition. She spins at night, breaks dishes, and sits on the chests of people while…
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Wild Hunt
The Wild Hunt is a ghostly host that storms across the sky on winter nights. Depending on the region, it is led by Wotan,…
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Lady Midday (Noon Witch)
Lady Midday is a field spirit of Sorbian and Slavic tradition. She appears in the glaring heat of noon, often carrying a sickle, and…
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Leprechaun
The leprechaun is a solitary shoemaker and treasure keeper of Irish tradition. His oldest trace is a medieval legal tale; his green suit is…
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Leszy
The leszy is the lord of the forest in Slavic tradition. He is neither good nor evil, leads travelers astray, and demands respect for…
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Domovoi
The domovoi is the house spirit of the East Slavs. He lives behind the stove, protects family and livestock, and expects respect and small…
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Disney Was Offered Ireland’s Folklore Archive, and Took the Leprechaun! (Ireland 2/2)
Last week we told the old stories. Today we ask who wrote them.
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The Leprechaun Stories Nobody Tells Anymore | Ireland Special 1/2
Forget the green suit. Forget the rainbow.
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Guardian, Devil, Monster: The Leszy’s Lost Face (The Witcher: 4 monsters and their origin, part 2/4)
He’s one of the most iconic creatures in “The Witcher 3”: the Leshen, a towering forest terror with a deer skull and antlers. But…
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Lady Midday – The Deadliest Ghost Appears in the Brightest Light | The Real Myth Behind THE WITCHER: 4 Monsters explained
Geralt calls her a “Noonwraith.” The Poles call her Południca. And in Lusatia she was feared as the Noon Woman — sickle in hand.…