Hoha-Yaroha
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Hoha-yaroha takes children’s baby teeth and leaves behind adult teeth. Described this creature as a mix between a snake and a mouse.
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Padavka
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Padavka is an invisible and dangerous creature, said to emerge from fear. It is believed to pass from mother to child, haunting generations.
Domovyk
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
The domovyk, also known as the Guardian, protects and supports the family and household where he lives. He is the main domestic spirit.
Vodyanyk
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
This is the guardian and ruler of the entire underwater world: fish, spirits, plants, and simply all living and non-living beings there.
Mavka
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Mavkas might be the most well-known forest spirits in Ukrainian folklore literature. They are the spirits of young women who ended their lives tragically.
Rusalka
Friday, August 8th, 2025
Rusalkas are water spirits formed from souls of drowned women or girls, they have eternal youth and enchanting beauty, as well as some secrets.
Nichnytsia
Friday, August 8th, 2025
They can enter the house with water collected at night. They might also appear if someone takes a child outside in the evening.
Chugaister
Friday, August 8th, 2025
Chugaister is a tall old man, some legends say he can be up to 7 meters tall. He loves to play his sopilka and cares for all animals.
Zerkalytsia
Friday, August 8th, 2025
Legends say a mirror separates the human world from the world behind it. The zerkalytsia guards the space between these two worlds.