Some spirits are thought to be dangerous even by people who don't necessarily believe in them. One of the scariest creatures in world mythologies is the spirit from the Slavic culture known as Kikimora.

Slavic mythology is diverse and rich. It involves remarkable creatures—from river mermaids to prophetic birds and snakes disguised as old ladies.

Watch out for Russian mermaids, and if you see a Kikimora - prepare for tragedy.

Galician, Asturian, and Portuguese fairy tales include fascinating supernatural beings called “Moura Encantada” or “Enchanted Moura.” According to folkloric legends, the mouros are a race of supern…

Lucky people have wee folk living in their homes who work to bring peace, harmony, and cleanliness to the household.

Here is a list of (almost) all Slavic mythical creatures. Alkonost, who gets her name from the Greek demigod Alyclone, is a creature with the body of a bird and the head of a woman. Her voice is incredibly beautiful and alluring, causing people to forget everything and never be able to experience happiness like hearing the voice again. She lives in the underworld with her counterpart, who is named Sirin, who appears in an orchard during the morning to cry on the Apple Feast of the Savior…

Slavic gods, goddesses, spirits & mythical creatures ✨ This is a compilation of my previous series on Slavic deities and entities, plus one new artwork… Tell me if you want to see some other characters from folklore and Slavic paganism. Also, I’m thinking about making an Oracle deck dedicated to Slavic magic and folklore, what do you think? Find more Slavic culture posts on my page: @lidapavlova_magic