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In a Chinese Legend there dwells a one-thousand-year-old White Snake Spirit in a lake. It practises Taoist magical arts and shapeshiftes into a young woman.
In some versions of the legend, it transforms into a goddess (Madam White Snake).
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The Sea Mither is an Orcadian summer spirit that fights an eternal war for control of the seas against her nemesis, Teran, a powerful winter spirit!
It's during the summer months she is at the height of her powers & can warm the sea & calm the wind...
In Slavic folklore, Bolotnitsy are beautiful, but dangerous swamp ladies.
Usually, they float on big water lily flowers — that’s how their hide their goose feet.
Bolotnitsy are known for drowning solitary travelers.
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Swamp sisters are surrounded by snakes. 🐍 May I introduce you to Aida Wedo the female companion to Damballa? When they had to leave Africa, Aida travelled across the sky with a rainbow crown. Damballa went beneath the sea until they met again.
According to East Slavic beliefs, today rusalkas come out of water and become active in liminal spaces.
It’s said, the malicious maidens especially like pea fields – in Slavic folklore they are associated with the supernatural and witchcraft.
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