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They have been compared to the Greek Nymphs, [1] and they may be either white (beneficent) or black (maleficent). [2] They may be called Navki, Rusalki, and Vily. The Proto-Slavic root *navь-, which forms one of the names for these beings, means "dead", [3] as these minor goddesses are conceived as the spirits of dead children or young women ...
Kikimora (harmful domestic female spirit) Mavka (evil spirits, rusalkas) Rusalka (the harmful spirit that appears in the summer in the grass field, in the forest, near the water) Samovila (a female spirit inhabiting the mountains and owning wells and lakes) Upyr (vampire) Devilry (evil power) Bies; Chort; Chuhaister; Korov'ya smert' (Cow's ...
The exact reading of the name is unclear, which has led some scholars to suggest that the author understood the ordinary name as a theonym. [72] Pogoda – alleged Polish weather goddess mentioned by Jan Długosz. [73] Trot – character in Slovenian folklore. Together with his brother, Kresnik, he flew in a golden chariot.
2010 - Rusalka is the name of a song by Croatian black/folk metal band Stribog. 2012 – Rusalka is the name of a water nymph-like boss fought in the Nintendo 3DS video game Bravely Default. 2013 – Rusalki appear as monsters in the action role-playing video game The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing.
They are related to pregnancy, motherhood, marriage [1] and female ancestors, [2] and are often referenced together with Rod. [3] [4] [2] They are usually mentioned as three together, but sometimes up to 9 together, of whom one was a "queen" or singular. [2] They are related to Dola, but it is not known on what terms.
Pages in category "Female legendary creatures" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 211 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
Clematis is a genus of about 380 species [2] [3] within the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. [4] Their garden hybrids and cultivars have been popular among gardeners, [5] beginning with Clematis 'Jackmanii', a garden staple since 1862; more cultivars are being produced constantly.
The following species in the flowering plant genus Clematis are accepted by Plants of the World Online. [1] Although the genus is currently most diverse in warm temperate regions and mountainous habitats, molecular evidence suggests that this is of recent origin, and earlier diversification occurred in more tropical climes.