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Perun, thunder god of the Slavs, a fructifier, purifier, and overseer of order. His actions are perceived by the senses: seen in the thunderbolt, heard in the rattle of stones, the bellow of the bull, or bleat of the he-goat, and felt in the touch of an ax blade
#mythologymonday

Načnica is a female night spirit in Belarusian mythology who loves to sneak into house and scare children. After death women who did not a have a child through a curse can be turned into Načnica, Protection against Načnica is to place a rag doll in every window. #WyrdWednesday

The Girl of the Red Swamp — according to local legend near Mazyr in Gomel Region, Belarus, rusalka that looks like girl 11-12 years old with eyes the colour of muddy water. Drawing by Eugene Kot
​​#‌swampsunday #slavicfolklore #Belarus

In the Finnish folklore swamps were believed to contain valuable treasures. Will-o'-the-wisps were believed to be seen in location of these treasures. People believed that the elf guarding the treasure was using the Will-o'-the-wisp to polish the valuables. #SwampSunday

In the Finnish folklore bogholes were believed to be the gates to the netherworld. They were guarded by the elves who many times were described as pretty maidens. The guardian could also be a spirit of a dead person which could be conjured up with the right words. #swampsunday

During the Finnish harvest festival Kekri people believed that the spirits of the ancestors were on the move. It was appropriate for the living people to go outside only if they were dressed as spirits. People went from door to door asking for beer and food. #FolkloreThursday