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Mavka
(Ukrainian: Мавка) is a type of female spirit in Ukrainian mythology. She is a long-haired figure, sometimes naked, who may be dangerous to young men.
The spirits known by this term represented the souls of girls who had died unnatural tragic or premature deaths, particularly unchristened babies.
Mavkas often appeared in the form of beautiful young girls who enticed and lured young men into the woods, where they "tickled" them to death. Mavkas had no reflection in water, did not cast shadows, and had "no back", meaning that their insides could be seen.
Viy
(Ukrainian: Вій) is the name given to the "chief of the gnomes or so Gogol has insisted in his author's note. Viy has a long eyelashes and heavy eyelids. It's an old undead creature.
However, the gnome is not a part of native Ukrainian folklore, or of Eastern Slavonic lore in general, the Viy has come to be considered a product of Gogol's own imagination rather than folklore.
Witch and the Demon
(Ukrainian: Відьма та Чорт) Lovestory inspired by Gogol's "The Night Before Christmas" novel.
Hooha Tea Party
(Ukrainian: Чаювання у Хухоліссі).
Hooha (Хуха) - forest spirit in Slavic mythology. They are good spirits, which looks like small furry animals.
Hooha (Хуха) - forest spirit in Slavic mythology. They are good spirits, which looks like small furry animals.
They build homes between the roots of forest trees. When winter comes, they hibernate and sleep until spring comes.
Mavka Drawing Speedpaint
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