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Legends say a mirror separates the human world from the world behind it. The zerkalytsia<\/em> guards the space between these two worlds. She is the spirit of the mirror and very attached to the home. She never sleeps and can distort any reflection. Because of this, people warn against looking into a mirror at night. Zerkalytsias<\/em> are very active then and can show incredible, sometimes frightening images. These visions can scare anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n

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According to legends, zerkalytsias<\/em> have many powers and abilities. You must be very careful if you ask something from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, zerkalytsias<\/em> know the future but reveal it to very few. Only two exceptions exist. Young girls may ask about their future beloved (fianc\u00e9), but they must perform a special ritual. This ritual comes with many warnings. Once the fianc\u00e9\u2019s face appears, the mirror must be covered, or the session interrupted. An evil spirit could accidentally come out of the mirror, pretending to be the reflection. In reality, it may try to possess the victim\u2019s body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parents can also ask the zerkalytsia<\/em> about their child\u2019s future, but risks are high. What she shows can frighten both child and parent. Evil spirits might come through the mirror and capture or corrupt the child\u2019s soul. This is why young unbaptised children should not be brought near mirrors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other respects, the zerkalytsia<\/em> is kind and friendly to the household residents. When someone dies, she mourns like everyone else. Legends say the person\u2019s soul remains in the house for three days. During this time, the zerkalytsia<\/em> can comfort the soul or show its image through the mirror. People often take special care of mirrors during these days.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n

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Relations with Other Beings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Zerkalytsias<\/em> do not like other supernatural creatures, such as chugaisters<\/a><\/em>, domoviks<\/a><\/em>, or kryksy<\/em>. They scare and drive these beings away. For this reason, mirrors act as protective charms against unwanted spirits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interestingly, zerkalytsias<\/em> do not like each other either. They are said to be jealous of the house\u2019s residents. This is why having several mirrors in one room brings bad luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Zerkalytsias Like<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They love when sunlight shines on them. This sunlight can be a path for the Zerkalytsia<\/em> into our world, helping it to cleanse and gain strength. That is why Ukrainians used to take mirrors outside every few months.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n

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Warnings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do not look into a broken mirror, as it brings bad luck. Also, if a young girl breaks a mirror, it can be a sign she will not marry for another seven years, and even if she does marry during that time, the marriage will be unhappy for those seven years.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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