Our world is not completely harmless. And we are not talking about maniacs, perverts, terrorists and other antisocial personalities. Our ancestors believed that somewhere in the dark corner of our house, in forests isolated from the eyes, in deep reservoirs, mystical creatures live - both good and evil. Their appearance is unexpected, as well as their disappearance. And the frightened witnesses of all this cannot really say anything about what they saw. Naturally, there is no evidence of their existence. However, this does not mean that in the modern world there is no place for a variety of mythical monsters. Eyewitnesses do not disappear anywhere, although they cannot prove anything. Let's trust our imagination and consider 5 mystical creatures that may be near us. Let's take Russian evil spirits as a basis.
The king of the forest can be very dangerous for people
Many people know such a character as goblin. He often appears in fairy tales. This is the forest spirit. What is it?
Leshy are mystical creatures that are present only in Slavic myths. They may have a variety of names. For example, quite often they are called Lesoviki.
What did Goblin do in fairy tales? Usually the King of the forest protects his possessions from everything bad. In addition, he is simply obliged to bring out good people who are lost. But the bad threatens walking in a circle. This Goblin could provide them easily enough.
In each region, Lesovik has a different purpose. Some argue that such mystical creatures are the product of the devil. And they are created, of course, in order to bring harm. The appearance of this fairy-tale character may also vary. But there are also common features. Usually this is a shaggy monster with huge horns. Often Leshy appears in the form of a decrepit old man. It is believed that he is able to turn into any beast located on the territory of his possessions. Although Lesovik is tenacious, he can die from a shot from a gun.
The Goblin live in the forests. Someone is alone, and someone manages to create a family. There is also a belief that when goblin quarrels with each other, they uproot trees and bludgeon their opponent with them.
You can always negotiate with Lesovik, if he does not hold a grudge against people. He can lead out to the mushroom meadow, and drive the game into snares.
What are brownies?
What other mystical creatures are found in fairy tales and legends? Of course, brownies. It is necessary to understand what this "beast" is. It should be noted that brownies, although they are considered representatives of evil spirits,are often kind and quite nice. However, they can joke. Breaking a plate for a brownie is an easy task. Brownies can serve people for a long time.
If he loves his master, then the owner of the house may not be afraid of dirty tricks on his part. And the fire will not threaten him, and the thieves will not climb. But sometimes brownies in their pranks lose all boundaries.
Some people even deliberately lure such helpers into their homes. The rituals are different. How to summon mystical creatures of this kind? This is done quite simply. They say to bring home a black rooster and cut off its head.
Legends say that conversations with brownies can become quite unpleasant. The owner of the house is able to become numb or start to stutter when he sees this "tenant". There are also legends that say that in the brownie the owner of the house sees himself, only in a more overgrown state.
If you are hardworking, love children, keep your home clean and tidy, then nothing threatens you. One has only to know that the brownie does not like cats. Although many sources say otherwise.
The monster that scared and continues to scare children
In folk tales, legends, beliefs, mystical creatures are quite common. The list with their enumeration can get long. These are mermaids, and ghouls, and banniki, and water ones, and … you can’t count everything. It is necessary to single out the “monster” from them, which frightened many in childhood. It's about the grandmother. This monster, according to legend, frightens naughty children,being him in the form of a shaggy old man.
This mysterious creature has no definite appearance. However, all legends say that his appearance in the house is undesirable and even dangerous. There are myths in which a babai roams the streets in the form of a lopsided old man. He must have a stick in his hands. And it is most dangerous for children to meet him.
Even in the modern world, you can hear how mothers and grandmothers scare naughty tomboys with them, telling them that a babayka walks under the windows.
Scary swamp kikimora
Scary mystical creatures have always been present in our lives in stories and fairy tales. And kikimora is known, if not to everyone, then to many. It can be marsh or home. In the first case, one should understand Lesovik's close friend. She lives in a swamp, dresses up in moss furs. Swamp plants must be woven into her hair. What does kikimora do? She frightens travelers, steals children, and drags especially careless people into the swamp. Kikimora rarely appears, preferring to remain invisible. Likes to scream from the bog.
Sister of the swamp monster
Homemade kikimora is also an evil spirit. Only she lives at home, unlike her sister. Usually she is represented as a tiny old woman or a small woman. Due to her small stature, she is afraid to go outside, as she can simply be blown away by the wind.
On the presence of kikimora in the house can only be known at night. She starts throwingstones or improvised objects, run from room to room, stomp, knock, rattle dishes, etc. There are, of course, such beliefs in which the kikimora is presented as a caring and kind assistant. But there are very few of them.
What other harm can kikimora do? She must tangle the yarn. Sometimes steals children. Kikimors can even exchange phrases with the owners of the house, while remaining invisible. Able to turn into a cat.
Dead spirits that harm people
Navii are ancient mystical creatures. These are the spirits of death, dead people. It is believed that they are able to cause disease by sending it to a person or a pet. Some legends are the cause of natural disasters.
Navii run through the streets at night, causing harm to absolutely everyone who went beyond the threshold of their home. As a result, people died from their wounds. Then there were legends in which the Navi were already harming during the day, suddenly appearing on horseback right on the streets. But they themselves remained invisible. In order to escape from them, it is enough just not to leave the house. To protect your home, you will need to purchase amulets with amulets.
It was possible to propitiate these creatures by offering them a bath or leaving food on the porch. They were represented in the form of birds or overgrown creatures with tails. Similar representations have been preserved to this day.
Conclusion
This is only a small part of those mystical creatures that may be present in ourlife, accompanying or avoiding people. However, it is very difficult to list all of them, especially within the framework of a small article. We were frightened by many in childhood, some are known only to a narrow circle of people. Believe in them or not? It is the choice of each individual.
