#Dziwożona

[hannadola]

Dziwożony slavic nymph.

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[jacques-le-fataliste-23]

‘Dziwożona’ (slavic demon that kidnap newborns) by Erinthul

Via: https://www.reddit.com/r/creepy/comments/1gdhc5g/dziwo%C5%BCona_slavic_demon_that_kidnap_newborns/

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Mythic Creatures by Culture & Region

Part 5: East Europe, Northwest Asia

Europeans often think that East Europe and Northwest Asia is simply Slavic: if Poles, Czechs, Russians and many Balkan people are Slavic, surely all the areas of East and Southeast Europe must be Slavic. And if West Asia has Indo-Germanic languages and cultures, surely those must be Slavic too? Well no.

So here is an exhaustive list of Wikipedia's creatures for people who just get lumped in as "Slavic" when they are, in fact, from totally different cultures. While browsing Wikipedia, I also learned that there is a autonomous Buddhist European Republic run by descendants of the Mongol horde in Eastern Europe, something I was utterly unaware of (probably because they are incorporated into Russia, but also because I have some biases to work on).

Albania (not Slavic)

Djall Albanian (technically not Slavic!); Drangue; En_Albanian_Deity; Fatia; I Verbti_Albanian_Deity; Kukudh; Kulshedra; Ljubi; Lugat; Nëna e Vatrës; Ora; Perëndi; Perria; Prende_Albanian_Deity; Shtojzovalle; Shtriga; Shurdh; Stihi; Tur; Turoń; Vitore; Xhindi; Zana; Zojz_Albanian_Deity

Armenian (not Slavic)

Griffon; Hayk; Lake Van Monster; Vishap; Werewolf

Caucasus Region (not Slavic)

Batraz North Caucasian culture may not be Slavic; Germakochi; Ossetian Myth; Tutyr; Vainakh religion Georgia (NOT Slavic); Kopala; Ochokochi; Q'ursha Hungary (NOT Slavic); Busós ; Lidérc; Luwr; Ördög; Sárkány; Turul also Turkic; Vadleány

Romanian (not Slavic) (Land of Vlad Tepes)

Iele; Ileana Cosânzeana; Little Wildrose; Moroi; Muma Pădurii; Muroni; Nosferatu (word) allegedly Romanian; Pricolici; Samca; Sântoaderi; Sânziană; Solomonari; Spiriduș; Strigoi; Swan Maiden; Uriaș; Ursitoare similar to Roma & Slavic Ursitory; Vâlvă; Vântoase; Zână; Zburător; Zmeoaică; Zmeu

Slavic

Having said that, many East European cultures are in fact Slavic. I will have to revise this section at a later date because I am rarely differentiating the Slavic cultures and lumped them all together.

Ala (from Bulgaria, Serbia, Macedonia); Alkonost; Aq Bars (winged snow leopard, heraldry from 800s onwards, also Mongolian); Baba Yaga; Babay; Baloz; Bannik; Bardha; Baš Čelik; Bauk; Bies; Black Arab; Black Panther; Błędnica; Blud; Błudnik; Bobak; Božalość; Božić; Bukavac; Cambion; Căpcăun (Romanian ogre); Chort; Chut; Cikavac; Cornflower Wraith; Čuma; Death; Ded Moroz; Devil Boruta Poland; Dhampir; Djadadjii (Bulgarian vampire hunter); Dobrynyna Nikitich; Domovoi; Drekavac; Drioma; Dvorovoy; Dzedka; Dziwożona; Fext; Fiery serpents; Firebird; German; Gold Duck; Goldenhorn; Ispolin; Karapandža; Karzełek; Kikimora; King Kojata; Kostroma; Krasnoludek; Kukeri Bulgarian; Laddy Midday; Lakanica; Lazavik; Likho; Likhoradka; Lisunki (see Lyeshi); Lyeshi; Mara_Goddess identical name with unrelated(??) death goddess from India Mara_Goddess2; Marțolea; Maruda; Masovian dragon; Mavka; Mermaid of Warsaw; Misizla; Moryana; Nav; Nocnitsa; Ovinnik; Paraskeva Friday; Pavaró; Pereplut; Płanetnik; Polevik ; Poleviki; Poroniec; Psoglav; Psotnik; Pvitrulya; Rarash; Raróg; Rokita; Rozhanitsy, Narecnitsy and Sudzhenitsy; Rübezahl; Rusalka ; Rusalky; Samodiva; Schrat also medieval European; Shatans; Shubin; Simargl; Skrzak; Slavic Fairies of Fate; Slavic Mythic Creatures; Slavic Pseudo-deities; Slavic Water Spirit\; Spor; Stricha (Ukrainian, while Strigoi are Romanian); Strzyga; Stuhać; Swan Maiden; The Nine Peahens and the Golden Apples; Tintilinić; Topielec; Unclean Force; Upiór; Ursitory also in Roma similar to Ursitoare from Romania; Vampire pumpkins and watermelons; Vazily; Ved; Vedmak; Verlioka; Vesna; Vila; Vjesci; Vrykolakas also Greek; Wars and Sawa; Wawel Dragon; Werewolf; Wild Hunt; Wild Man, Wild Woman ; Wild Men, Wild Women; Wurdulac; Zduhać; Zheuzhyk; Zhytsen; Zilant; Zlydzens; Zmaj; Zwodziasz

Russia (the European parts)

Russia; A Hut on Chicken Legs; Al (also in Mongolia, Persia, Afghanistan, Caucasus); Azovka; Brosno dragon; Chernava; Gamayun; "Go I know not whither and fetch I know not what" folktale includes creatures; Indruk; Koshchei; Meduza; Oksoko (3 headed eagle see article's points about scripture for ideas); Polkan; Russian superstitions; Shishiga; Swan Maiden; The Mistress of Copper Mountain; The Sea Tsar and Vasilisa the Wise; Tugarin; Verechelen; Vodyaniye; Zmei (aka Zmei Gorynich)

Kyivan Rus (modern Ukraine)

Sirin

Notify me please if you find any mistakes or would like a disclaimer added if any of the creatures on this list are sacred or should not be used in art by outsiders.

[moonstar-of-the-south]

Name: Hank Metamophus

Race: Dziwożona (Polish Changeling)

Nationality: American/Polish

Age: 17 Years

Sex: Sexless

Gender: Man

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Occupation: Student

Bio: TBA

[lithellyl]

Blessed Samhain

Blessed be the spirits of this sacred night, dear Chylder, as we gather in reverence on this blessed holiday, Samhain Tonight, under the veil of twilight, we come together to celebrate the thinning of the veil between our world and the realm of the ancestors. As we embrace the onset of autumn, we also acknowledge the mysteries of death and the Endless one, the embodiment of Death Herself.

As the nights grow longer and the days shorter, the cycle of life mirrors that of our ancestors, and the boundaries between our realms become permeable. We are drawn together to remember and honor those who came before us, for they are never truly gone. They are simply on the other side of the veil, waiting for our prayers and offerings.

In the ancient wisdom, we find these words: "In the whispers of the fallen leaves and the hush of the autumn wind, our ancestors speak to us. They are the roots from which we grow, and we are the branches that reach for the sky."

Our ancestors are our guiding lights. They have left us a legacy of wisdom, strength, and resilience. On this sacred night, we call upon their spirits. Let us share their stories, their memories, and their teachings. In doing so, we keep their spirits alive, and they continue to illuminate our path.

Tonight, we pay our respects to the Lady Death and the many names She has come under, Hades, Thanatos, Anubis, Osiris, Hela, Yama, Izanami, Mictecacihuatl, Mot, Anshar, Ereshkigal, Xolotl, Papa Ghede, Charon, Santa Muerte, Orcus, Ankou, Crobh Dearg, Dziwożona, Erlik, Arawn, Marzanna, Itzpapalotl, Manannán mac Lir, Tuoni and many many other names the Endless, the eternal guardian of souls. She is the gentle hand that guides our departed loved ones to the next realm. She is the keeper of the keys to the mysteries of the afterlife. Death, with her compassionate embrace, reminds us that life and death are intertwined, two aspects of the same eternal cycle.

it has been told though none can say if it is true "Death, the Keeper of Keys, the Whisperer of Souls, beckons us to understand that death is not an end but a new beginning. As the leaves fall from the trees, so too do our loved ones journey into her care. It is She who trumps and defines all of existence"

In the light of the moon, as the veil grows thinner, let us commune with our ancestors. Light a candle in their honor, place an offering before them, and speak their names. Share with them your gratitude, your love, and your memories. In this act, we bridge the gap between worlds, reminding our ancestors that they are cherished.

The ancient wisdom teaches us: "In the whispers of our ancestors' names, we breathe life into their spirits. We invite them to walk beside us, to guide us in times of need, and to bless us with their eternal love."

This holiday is not only a time for somber reflection but also a celebration of the abundance of the harvest season. As the leaves fall and the air grows crisp, we are reminded of the interconnectedness of life, death, and rebirth. We give thanks for the bounties of the earth and the blessings of our community.

As the night deepens, and the veil continues to thin, let us carry the spirit of this holiday with us. Let us remember our ancestors' teachings, the wisdom they have passed down, and the love that transcends death. Embrace the cycle of life, for it is an eternal dance that unites us all.

In the ancient wisdom it is said "Life and death are threads in the same cosmic tapestry. Our ancestors remind us that in the grand design, we are never truly separated, but eternally connected."

May The Lady of the Final Breath , watch over our departed loved ones, may She guide them with the sound of Her wings and may our connection with the spirits remain strong. As we go forth from this sacred gathering, let us be guided by the knowledge that life, death, and the sacred veil connect us all in a never-ending circle of existence.

This final wisdom I share with you, “Blessed be to all of you, and blessed be to the spirits who walk with us this night. As the veil thins and the seasons turn, we are reminded that in the dance of existence, we are bound together in love, memory, and eternal grace."

Blessed be.

I have included in this post a Samhain ritual I wrote, if anyone wants to use this ritual by all means feel free, and let me know in the comments if you did

(it's a coven ritual but can easily be redone for solitary work)

Ritual Title: "Circle of Veil Embrace: Communion with the Ancestors and Farewell to the Departed on Samhain

Introduction: Gathered under the cloak of the autumn moon, the Faeborn Gallae community comes together to perform a sacred ritual, celebrating Samhain, the thinning of the veil, the reverence of the ancestors, and the bidding farewell to those who have passed in the last year. As we gather in unity, we shall begin by casting a sacred circle around a bonfire, and invoking the guardians of the four elements to create a protected space for our mystical journey.

Ritual Setup:

Create an altar or sacred space adorned with autumn leaves, candles, and offerings, such as fruits, nuts, and grains.

Each participant should bring a photograph or memento of their departed loved ones from the past year to place on the altar.

Begin the ritual at twilight, when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest.

Casting the Circle: "In the name of the sacred energies of the earth, air, fire, and water, we cast this circle to create a space between the worlds. As we step within, may we be protected and blessed in our communion with the ancestors and our farewells to the departed."

Proceed to walk clockwise around the circle, symbolizing the creation of sacred space. Once the circle is cast, return to the center.

Calling the Guardians of the Four Elements: High Priestess (facing North): "I call upon the Guardian of the North, element of Earth, to watch over and bless this sacred space. Hail and welcome!"

Participants respond, "Hail and welcome!"

High Priestess (facing East): "I call upon the Guardian of the East, element of Air, to watch over and bless this sacred space. Hail and welcome!"

Participants respond, "Hail and welcome!"

High Priestess (facing South): "I call upon the Guardian of the South, element of Fire, to watch over and bless this sacred space. Hail and welcome!"

Participants respond, "Hail and welcome!"

High Priestess (facing West): "I call upon the Guardian of the West, element of Water, to watch over and bless this sacred space. Hail and welcome!"

Participants respond, "Hail and welcome!"

The sacred circle is now cast, and the guardians of the elements stand watch.

Building the Farewell Altar:

As each participant places a photograph or memento of their departed loved ones from the past year on the Farewell Altar, the High Priestess offers the words of remembrance and blessing.

The Farewell Altar is now prepared alongside the main ancestral altar.

with the protection of the sacred circle and the presence of the elemental guardians, guiding the participants in their journey to embrace the veil, honor the ancestors, and bid farewell to those who have passed.

Opening: The High Priestess, standing before the congregation, begins the ritual with these words:

High Priestess: "Blessed be, dear Chylder, as we gather under the waning light of the autumn moon. Tonight, we embark on a sacred journey to embrace the veil and honor our ancestors. Let us be guided by the wisdom of those who came before us and the eternal presence of Lady Death, The Whispering Comforter The Gentle Guide, The Inevitable Release, She Who Turns Out the Lights and Locks the Doors."

Invocation of Death: Light a black candle and speak these words:

High Priestess: "Mistress Death, Keeper of Keys, Whisperer of Souls, Goddess of the Veil, in your loving grace, we find our goals. Guide us through the threshold to the ancestral realm, Lead us to our loved ones, under your protective helm.In your embrace, our final journey sings, welcome us when it is our time to be borne upon the sound of Your wings."

Ancestral Invocation: Light a white candle and speak these words:

High Priestess: "Ancestors dear, whose blood runs in our veins, Whose memories linger, in our hearts, the love remains. We call upon your spirits, beyond the mortal scope, To join us in communion, to share our earthly hope."

As each participant places their photographs or mementos on the altar, they may speak the names of their ancestors and share stories or memories.

Ritual of Communion: High Priestess: "As we gather here, under the veil's embrace, May the ancestors' presence fill this sacred space. We invite you to join us on this hallowed night, To guide us, to bless us, in the soft, silvery light."

Each participant takes a moment to sit in meditation, focusing on the photographs and memories of their loved ones. Visualize a door opening to the ancestral realm, where the spirits of your ancestors stand waiting.

Offerings and Blessings: High Priestess: "Tonight, we offer gifts, as tokens of our love, Fruits and grains, from the earth and above. As we share this bounty, our gratitude and thanks, May the spirits accept these offerings from our ranks."

Participants may place fruits, nuts, or grains on the altar as offerings to the ancestors.

Dismissal and Closing: After all have shared their memories and farewells, the High Priestess concludes the ritual:

High Priestess: "We give thanks to the guardians of the elements and the sacred space we've created. May you depart in peace, knowing that your presence was welcomed and appreciated. Hail and farewell, guardians of the earth, air, fire, and water!"

Participants respond, "Hail and farewell, guardians of the elements!"

High Priestess: "We now close the sacred circle. As we do, we release the energy and protection that has encompassed us during this rite."

Proceed to walk counterclockwise around the circle, symbolizing the releasing of the sacred space.

High Priestess: "Thank you, Mistress Death, and our honored ancestors, for your presence and blessings. May you continue to watch over us. The circle is open but unbroken. Until we meet again, blessed be."

Participants respond, "Blessed be."

The participants disperse, carrying the essence of the ritual, their connections with the ancestors, and the solace of having bid farewell to their departed loved ones. The sacred space is released, returning to its natural state as the autumn twilight deepens.

[czarownicaesmeralda]

Dziwożona [Sobota – 01.01.2022 r.]

              Dziwożona

Dziwożona (także boginka, mamuna) – demon żeński z wierzeń dawnych Słowian.

              Etymologia i regionalizmy

Wyraz „dziwożona” (dzika żona/kobieta) jest w języku polskim pożyczką z języka słowackiego: „diva lena”/ „divá žena” oznaczała „dziką kobietę”, a polski odpowiednik spopularyzowany został przez wydaną w 1855 powieść „Dziwożona” autorstwa Zygmunta Kaczkowskiego.

W języku czeskim wyraz ten występuje jako diva żena, u Hucułów istniała dykaja żena, u Łużyczan wódna żona. Z kolei na terenach Rusi Czerwonej do opisu dziwożon pasuje wyraz bohynie („boginie”).

W źródłach dziwożona jest często wymiennie stosowana z mamuną i – przede wszystkim – z boginką. Wyraz „dziwożona” szczególnie stosowany był u górali tatrzańskich, z kolei wyraz diva lena, ale też runa (nawiązanie do mamuna) był w użytku u górali słowackich.

                Wygląd i działanie

Dziwożony przedstawiane były jako szkaradne, garbate kobiety, o długich splątanych włosach, czasem z ozdobioną paprocią czerwoną czapeczką na głowie oraz z długimi piersiami lub patologicznie wydłużonymi sutkami, które zarzucały sobie na plecy i którymi nawet prały bieliznę. Mieszkały w osypiskach skalnych, w jeziorach (np. Jezioro Żabie) lub w pieczarach górskich (np. pieczara w okolicach wsi Łopuszna). Żywiły się zielem „słodyczką”.

Wierzono, że dziwożony porywały młode dziewczęta i młode mężatki. Poza tym porywały dzieci z kołysek, podmieniając je na własne: brzydkie odmieńce, z widocznymi ułomnościami lub niepełnosprawnością umysłową/rozwojową. Sposobem na odzyskanie dziecka miało być wyniesienie odmieńca na pole/granicę lub śmietnik, tam obicie dziecka rózgą, dodatkowo oblewając je lub pojąc wodą ze skorupki jajka i wypowiadając słowa: Odbierz swoje, oddaj moje. Wtedy dziwożona, poruszona płaczem własnego dziecka, wracała po nie, oddając porwanego noworodka.

Od dziwożon można było się uwolnić albo je odstraszyć, używając kwiatu dziurawca (popul. „dzwonek”, reg. „zwonka”). Ten opis zachowań dziwożon i metod ochrony przed nimi jest tożsamy z zapisami wierzeń z różnych terenów odnoszącymi się do boginek.

Regionalne warianty opowieści o dziwożonach, oprócz typowych sytuacji podmiany dziecka lub porwania młodej mężatki/matki, zawierają także opowieści w rodzaju:

uratowanie porwanej kobiety z rąk dziwożon (kobieta zaczepia napotkanego na brzegu mężczyznę i opowiada mu o swoim losie, następnie razem planują ucieczkę, wykorzystując w ostatnim momencie ochronną moc dziurawca),

złapanie dziwożony (np. w rzepie), która następnie ucieka, zostawiając swoją czerwoną czapeczkę. Następnie istota przychodzi regularnie pod okno, prosząc o zwrot czapeczki.

Dziwożona - rysunek poglądowy

[apollohnx]

supernatural creatures in slavic mythology

↳ water spirits

(insp.)

[mecthology]

Dziwożona/Mamuna from Slavic mythology.

Dziwożona was said to live in thickets near rivers, streams and lakes. According to some, she took the form of an ugly, old woman with a hairy body, long straight hair and breasts so huge that she uses them to wash her clothes. On her head she wore a red hat with a fern twig attached to it.

Dziwożona was said to kidnap human babies just after they were born and replace them with her own children, known as foundlings or changelings. A changeling could be recognized by its uncommon appearance – disproportionate body, often with some kind of disability – as well as its wickedness. It had a huge abdomen, unusually small or large head, a hump, thin arms and legs, a hairy body and long claws; it also prematurely cut its first teeth. Its behaviour was said to be marked by a great spitefulness towards people around it, a fear of its mother, noisiness, reluctance to sleep and exceptional gluttony. As an adult (which was in fact rare, as nearly all changelings were thought to die in early childhood), it was disabled, gibbered instead of talked, and mistrusted people.

To protect a child against being kidnapped by Dziwożona, a mother had to tie a red ribbon around its hand, put a red hat on its head and shield its face from the light of the moon. Under no circumstances should she wash its nappies after sunset nor turn her head away from the child when it was asleep. Another method of deterring a Dziwożona was to keep a St. John's wort flower at home or to grab it when the danger was direct.

However, even if Dziwożona managed to take a baby away, there was still a way to get it back. The mother had to take the changeling to a midden, whip it with a birch twig and pour water over it from an eggshell, shouting "Take yours, give mine back!", at which point Dziwożona normally felt sorry for her offspring and took it away, returning the one she stole.

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Creatures from Folklore: Slavic Region A-D

You ever need different creatures to base things off of, or just want some legends for a setting? Or heck, you ever just want to chuck a creature at someone and say you’ll figure it out? Well, do I have the posts for you. This one will focus on the Slavic Region but I’ll make more at a later date

Ala are considered to be demons of bad weather in several folklore, including that of Bulgarians, Macedonians, and Serbs. Their main purpose is to lead thunderclouds that produce hail towards fields, vineyards, or orchards to either destroy the crops or to loot and take them. They are very voracious and really like to eat children. Though one shouldn’t assume they limit their tastes to Earth, no. They sometimes try to devour the sun and moon which lead to eclipses and if they succeed it means the end of the world. People who encounter one may find their mental and physical health as well as their lives at risk. It is, however, possibly to gain her favor by approaching with trust and respect. These good relationships can be very beneficial since she (the ala) can make those with her favor wealthy and save their lives if they are in danger. Ala can take on many different forms: black wind, giant creatures with no distinct form, a monster either humanlike or snake like witha  huge mouth, a female dragon, a raven, various human and animal shapes. Ala can also possess people’s bodies. They live in the clouds or in lakes, springs, hidden remote places as well as caves, inhospitable mountains, forests, or even a huge tree. Usually hostile towards humans, they have powerful enemies capable of defeating them like the dragons.

Alkanost have an incredible voice, capable of making anyone who hears her song might forget everything in their search for paradise. A creature of good who resides in the garden of the gods or whatever version of heaven required, the alkanost has the head and bust of a woman and the rest of the body is that of a bird. Sometimes this creature lays eggs which assist in the changing of winter to spring. Basically she wouldn’t sit on her eggs just dump them into the Ocean-Sea and when they reached the bottom the weather would turn fair. Though i think that takes her out of the running for parenting awards.

Anchutka is a small malevolent spirit, residing most often in water or a swamp. Even without wings, it is capable of flight. One of its nicknames is the one without heels. This is a common theme to look for, as oftentimes evil forces have a limp. Though in some storied this spirit has lost their heels because they got bitten off by a wolf. This spirit is often a sidekick to a water spirit called Vodyanoy, and as such you should never say its name aloud since it will always show up.

Aspid, a type of dragon with a beak and other birdlike elements, resides primarily in the mountains, preferring solitude. When it invades a region, nearly always it caused universal devastation.

Baba Yaga: I’m pretty sure a lot of people know about Baba Yaga, the witch who lives in a hut with chicken legs and goes around in a mortar and pestle. She does carry a broom though, but she only uses it to sweep away her tracks.

Bannik is a spirit who rarely does any good for anyone. A mischievous spirit that has the appearance of an old man with long claws, he’s a spirit that inhabits the banya (steamhouse). Whenever people bathed in the banya, they would always leave on the third or fourth session to let Bannik have his privacy. They would leave him offerings of soup and regularly thank him. Bannik had the power to tell the future and if asked a question he would softly touch the askers back if it was a good future or flay it if it was a not so good future. Oh and Bannik, when angry, would claw off the skin of those who annoyed him. The banya was also the place of Russian childbirth, so there were measures taken to keep him from interfering. Part of the midwife’s job was to keep him away. And with good reason. Legends say that he ate or flayed children. So therefore the midwife would dip stones in the water and throw them in the corner to distract the steamhouse spirit.

Bauk hide in dark places and holes and abandoned houses. There they wait to grab, take away, and devour their victims. They have a clumsy gait and can be scared away by light and noise.

Babay, possibly the same thing as the bubak, isn’t often described so children will come up with what is most terrible for them. But despite this, Baby has been described as a black and crooked old man. When he is descibed he tends to have some traits such as muteness, lacking arms, or walking with a limp. He carries with him a bag and a cane. Baby lives in a forest or a swamp or a garden only to come out at night to walk the streets and scoop up the children he meets. He will walk close to windows and watched the children sleep. If they aren’t he’ll scare them with noises. Or sometimes he even hides under kids beds to take them away if they get up.

Błędnica is a forest demoness, who leads people astray before leaving her victims alone in the midst of the forest to die of starvation or be eaten by animals. She is usually described as a young and pretty girl. The only way to chase her away is to use strong spells or to sacrifice something at home or during your hunt.

Blud is a fairy in Slavic mythology. An evil deity who causes disorientation and leads a person around and around aimlessly.

Bukavac lives in lakes and pools, coming out at night to make a loud noise. A six-legged monster with gnarled horns, it would jump people and animals and strangle them.

Bubak is often represented as a scarecrow with a skeleton as frame, which is connected with darkness, it is a type of boogeymen used to scare children. The skeleton often is describes as wearing a heavy black coat where it hides the children it steals.

Cikavac, a mythical creature from Serbian mythology and it kinda feels like a basilisk but way weirder. This thing is a bird that has a long beak and a pelican-like sack. You can acquire one at the low low price of your sanity and clear face. For you see, in order to get one, you need to take an egg from a black hen which a woman now needs to carry under her armpit for 40 days ( is now a good time to note that chicken eggs hatch after 21 days or so) and one cannot confess, cut nails, wash their face, or pray. After that the cikavac would suck the honey from other people’s beehives and suck milk from other peoples cows and then bring it back to their owner. It would fulfill its owner’s wishes and it would allow its owner to understand the animal language.

Chort, a demon or a humanlike spirit in Slavic folk tradition.  They are not exactly evil characters. Yes they try to trick people into selling them their souls in exchange for useless gifts. Yes those people are carried off into hell. But they are sometimes tricked into doing such things as building castle walls in a day. Sometimes is depicted as trying to bring evil characters to hell. A small, hairy man with a tail, horns, and one or two hooves. But due to shapeshifting abilities, the chort is able to appear in nicer forms and tries to trick people while in them. Though these transformations aren’t and can’t be complete, so there’s a way to know if one is dealing with a chort whether it be by small horns in curly black hair or a hoofed leg hidden within high boots. Though they share similarities, a chort is not the devil.

Čuma, aka kuga, is a personification of the plague in Serbo-Croation myths. Typically appears as an old woman wearing white, though in some cases has been depicted as a young woman. Direct mention of them were avoided and were usually referred to by godmother or aunty. According to belief, they lived in a far away land where they came from to infect people. Due to their hatred of dirtiness, if they found a dirty household they would be eager to infect it. Due to this, if a plague appeared,every house and its occupants must be thoroughly cleansed. In addition one could make offerings to of food, clean water, basil, and a comb.

Domovoi are household protectors, generally seen as kind spirits though they would harass the family they protect if said family was rude or unclean. This usually took the form of pulling small pranks until the family corrected their behavior. While domovoi are shape shifters, most depictions show them as small, bearded masculine creatures which are reminiscent of hobgoblins. In order to complete his chores and to fulfill his duty of protecting the house, the domovoi would assume the shape of the head of the household, sometimes working in the yard while the real head of household was asleep. (Guess spirits don’t have to worry about identity theft charges). They were also capable of turning into animals, rarely taking the form of a dog or a cat. Another facet of the domovoi was their ability to act as an oracle. Predictions are as follows

Dancing and laughing= Good fortune would come

Rubbed the bristles of a comb= a wedding would happen soon

Extinguished candles= Misfortune would fall upon the household.

Dziwożona, a type of female swamp demon from Slavic mythology, sometimes called Mamuna or Bognika, who lived in the thickets near rivers and streams and lakes. Thought to appear with foul weather around trees and swamps, they are known for being malicious and dangerous, and usually were previously living humans. Several types of people would be at risk of turning into one after death, such as: midwives, old maids, unmarried mothers, pregnant women who die before giving birth, and abandoned children who were born out of wedlock. Some depictions include an ugly, old woman who had a hairy body, long straight hair, and I quote “breasts so huge she uses them to wash her clothes”. I don’t know what that actually means and I don’t want to find out. She also wore a red hat with a fern twig attached. In case she wasn’t weird enough, she’d watch women with their little children.  Just chilling around making the kid sick and making schemes to get the mother away from the kid when she’d replace the kid with one of her own, a foundling/changeling.

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In Slavic mythology, Dziwozona or Mamuna are female swamp demons who are considered malicious and dangerous. They are believed to target certain individuals, such as midwives, unmarried mothers, and pregnant women who die before childbirth. These demons are also known to abduct young men to be their husbands. Dziwozona are depicted as having large breasts which they use for attacking and killing. ***************** ***************** ***************** ***************** ***************** CTTO

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Dziwożona

“Dziwożony, Dziwożonki, Dziwne Baby, Dziwy, Samodivy, Divy, Żworunki. Spotkać je można tylko w takie noce, gdy światło księżycowe bez przeszkód dociera do ziemi gdy niebo jest jasne i czyste, bez chmur. Dziwożony mają wesołe usposobienie, tańczą dużo, przekrzykują się wzajemnie, klaszczą w dłonie, pohukują, a w tańcu zarzucają sobie piersi na plecy i często je sobie przydeptują, kręcąc się w…

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Strach o potomstwo bardzo często potrafi przyćmić instynkt samozachowawczy. Jesteśmy skłonni poświęcić życie dla dzieci. Nie zważając na niebezpieczeństwo i jego konsekwencje rzucamy się w wir wydarzeń. W wyniku ewolucji wykształciło się uwarunkowanie, które każe nam postępować w ten właśnie sposób. I nie jest to zachowanie charakterystyczne tylko dla gatunku ludzkiego, który postawił się na szczycie piramidy życia. Strach o potomków ma i miał zawsze odzwierciedlenie w wierzeniach. Mitologie były wyposażone w bóstwa opiekuńcze, parające się protekcja nad stadłem rodzinnym. Były też demony nastawiające na zdrowie i życie rodziny. Jednym z takich szkodników była Mamuna, zwana tudzież Dziwożoną.

Miała w zwyczaju Dziwożona porywanie świeżo narodzonych dzieci. Czaiła się w mroku nocy przy łóżeczku dziecięcym i dało się upilnować maleństwa. Jeśli demonica postanowiła porwać je, dopięła swego.

Najlepszą obrona był kolor czerwony. Dzieci, których część stroju była w kolorze czerwonym były bezpieczne. Dobry skutek odnosiło wieszanie czerwonych materii na kołysce lub wiązanie czerwonych wstążek na kołysce. Zwyczaj, zwany zabobonem lub przesądem, pozostał żywy, jak żywe są obawy, do dziś. Z ludowych podań dowiadujemy się, że Dziwożona nie lubiła łąkowych dzwonków. I jeśli zagrodziły jej drogę nie starała się doścignąć ofiary.

Mamuna miała oryginalne zwyczaje, bo gdy porwała cudze dziecko, pozostawiała w kołysce, jak kukułka swoje. Dzieci Dziwożon były jednak odmienne. Dało się zauważyć upośledzenia różnego stopnia. Wielkie lub małe głowy były cechą charakterystyczną. Wielkie brzuchy i długie, ponad miarę ramiona dopełniał wręcz wilczy apetyt.

Miały Mamuny po części rozwinięty instynkt macierzyński. Kiedy kto, odkrywszy podstęp Mamuny wyniósł podrzucone dziecko na wysypisko i smagać je począł witkami brzozowymi, a dziecko zaniosło się płaczem. Mamuna zdjęta trwoga wracała i w pośpiechu oddawała ludzkie dziecię, zabierając swoje.

Dziwożona była przedstawiana jako stwór porośnięty rudą szczeciną. Całe ciało pokrywały włosy. Charakterystyczne były jej piersi. Wyciągały się na niewyobrażalną długość tak, że Mamuna mogła je zarzucać na plecy. Wygląd staruchy potwierdzały zmarszczki tak obfite, jak owłosienie. Zamieszkiwały brzegi rzek i jezior. Gnieździły się w norach wydrążonych w stromych klifach nad brzegami zbiorników. Własnymi siłami kopały tunele i spędzały tam czas, aż przyszła pora wyruszyć na łów.

Mamuna pochodzi od aramejskiego słowa, które o dziwo nie kojarzy się z potworem opisywanym przez mity. Słowo oznaczało zysk i bogactwo. Jak to się ma do kudłatego stwora z obwisłymi do kolan piersiami, których używała jako kijanek do prania. Wygląda to znów na działanie czarnego PR jedynie słusznej wiary. Czarny marketing zdegradował i zdegenerował postać Mamuny. Jak większość bogów i demon��w słowiańskich skończyła jako niedorozwinięta fizycznie, ułomna emocjonalnie i z paskudnymi przyzwyczajeniami. Aspołeczny typ.

Dziwożony rodziły się z dusz kobiet, które umierały w czasie połogu lub w jego okolicach. Źródło: http://demonyslowianskie.pl/

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So a new Serefin chapter. Him, Ostyia, and Kacper fight against a camp of Kalyazin soldiers and Serefin is worried about the lack of spells he has left in his spell book - wish we knew what those specific five (well, four, since Serefin burns one to boil some folk again) were - but apparently they get the job done.

Ostyia looks through a tent find some Tranavian spell books with Kalyazi writing in it, some trying to combine divine magic and blood magic.

“What do you think it means?”

“Desperation.” Serefin stepped over a dead officer’s body. “The Kalyazi are losing the war. One might even say they’re becoming heretical.”

Anyways so they travel on, managing to reach the border and cross into Tranavia without issue. It’s raining, and there’s what passes for banter. This part of Tranavia is swamp or marshlands. 

Dziwożona, the marsh hag, or the flesh eating rusalka. Creatures who waited in the damp for the unsuspecting to venture to watery graves. In Tranavia, there was always another monster around the corner waiting to devour you.

Edgy.

@jefflion Also I’m not familiar with Slavic Mythology/folklore but are Rusalka known to eat people? Wikipedia says nothing of the sort, but that doesn’t necessarily mean anything.

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Hey guess what I am finally getting around to finishing old projects!

I finally got around to finishing Tara’s 4 potential date mates. Qaletaqa the Kanpe (Wood Smoke Person) Suzan the Dziwożona (Swamp Dancing Spirit) Gael the Encantado (Seductive Dolphin Spirit)  and Marilag the Manananggal. (Seperate-able Flying Vampire)

I think to reboot the Tara and Kevin plotline I am going to have a mini-interactive comic using the ask box this July. 

It feels good to draw digitally again.

What do you think?

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If i were a month, I’d be November. If i were a planet, I’d be Pluto. If i were a mythological figure, I’d be a dziwożona . If i were a sea animal, I’d be a flower hat jelly. If i were a piece of furniture, I’d be a mirror. If i were a gemstone, I’d be an amber. If i were a flower, I’d be an aconitum. If i were a kind of weather, I’d be a chilly overcast. If i were a color, I’d be scarlet. If i were an emotion, I’d be lost. If i were a fruit, I’d be a cherry. If i were a sound, I’d be a breath. If i were an element, I’d be water. If i were a place, I’d be a cave. If i were a taste, I’d be savory. If i were a scent, I’d be the fragrance of the sea. If i were an object, I’d be a dagger. If i were a body part, I’d be the hands. If i were a pair of shoes, I’d be boots. If i were a song, I’d be Black Grease - The Black Angels.

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