Mystical creatures: monsters, spirits, goblin, brownie

Our world is not very harmless. And we are not talking about maniacs, perverts, terrorists and other antisocials. Our ancestors believed that somewhere in the dark corner of our house, isolated from the eyes of forests, deep mysteries of mystical beings, both good and evil, live in deep pools. Their appearance is of an unexpected nature, as does disappearance. And the frightened witnesses of all this can not really say anything about what they saw. Naturally, there is no evidence of their existence. However, this does not mean that there is no place for the most diverse mythical monsters in the modern world. Eyewitnesses do not disappear anywhere, although they can not prove anything. Let's trust our imagination and consider 5 mystical creatures that can be near us. As a basis, let's take the Russian evil spirits.

The king of the forest can be very dangerous for people

Many people know such a character as a leshy. He often appears in fairy tales. This forest spirit. What is he like?

Leshie - mystical creatures, which are present only in the Slavic myths. They may have very different names. For example, quite often they are called Lesoviki.

What was Leshy doing in fairy tales? Usually the King of the Forest protects his possessions from all bad things. In addition, he is simply obliged to bring out good people who are lost. But the poor are threatened with walking around in circles. This Leshy could provide them quite easily.

In each region, Lesovik has a different purpose. Some argue that such mystical beings are the product of the devil. And they were created, naturally, in order to bring harm. The appearance of this fairy-tale character can also be different. But there are common features. Usually it is a shaggy monster with huge horns. Often Leshy appears in the image of a decrepit old man. There is an opinion that he is able to turn into any beast that is in the territory of his possessions. Although Lesovik and tenacious, but can die from a shot from a gun.

Leshie is living in the woods. Someone is alone, but someone is creating a family. Also there is a belief that when the leshoes quarrel with each other, they tear out the trees with roots and kill them with their enemies.

With Lesovik, you can always agree, if he does not harbor anger at people. He can lead to the mushroom glade, and drive the game into snare.

What are the brownies?

What other mystical beings are found in fairy tales and legends? Of course, the house. It is necessary to understand what this "beast" is. It should be noted that the brownies, although considered to be representatives of evil spirits, are often kind and pretty nice. However, they are capable of making fun. Splitting a plate for a housekeeper is an easy thing. Serving people can be long enough.

If he loves his master, then the owner of the house can not be afraid of dirty tricks on his part. And the fire will not threaten him, and thieves will not get away. But sometimes the houses in their pranks lose all boundaries.

Some people even specifically entice such helpers into their home. Rituals are very different. How to call mystical beings of this kind? This is done quite simply. They say you need to bring a black rooster home and cut off his head.

Legends say that talking with a brownie can become quite unpleasant. The owner of the house is able to numb or begin to stutter when he sees this "tenant". There are also legends that say that in the householder the owner of the house sees himself, only in a more overgrown condition.

If you are hardworking, love children, keep your housing clean and tidy, then nothing threatens you. It is only necessary to know that the cats do not like brownies. Although many sources say the opposite.

Monster, who were frightened and continue to frighten children

In folk tales, legends, and beliefs, mystical beings are quite common. The list with their enumeration can turn out great. These are mermaids, ghouls, and baths, and water, and ... just do not count. Select from them you need a "monster", which in childhood scared many. It's about babikike. This monster, according to the legends, strives for disobedient children, being in the image of a shaggy old man.

This mysterious creature has no definite appearance. However, all the legends say that his appearance in the house is undesirable and even dangerous. There are myths in which a woman wanders through the streets in the image of a hysterical old man. In his hands, he must have a stick. And it is most dangerous for him to meet children.

Even in the modern world, you can hear mothers and grandmothers frighten them with disobedient tomboy, telling that she walks under the windows.

Scary marsh dog

Scary mystical creatures have always been present in our lives in stories and tales. And the kykimora is known, if not to all, to many. It can be marshy or domestic. In the first case, one should understand Lesovik's close friend. She lives in a swamp, dresses up in moss fur. Her hair must necessarily be woven with marsh plants. What does the kykimora do? She frightens travelers, steals children, and especially zazevavshihsya people drags into the swamp. Kikimora rarely shows up, preferring to remain invisible. Likes to scream out of the quagmire.

Sister of the Swamp Monster

Home kikimora is also an evil spirit. Only she lives at home, unlike her sister. Usually it is presented in the form of a tiny old woman or a small woman. Because of her small height, she is afraid to go out into the street, as she can simply be carried away by the wind.

The presence of kikimors in the house can only be learned at night. She starts throwing stones or improvised objects, running from room to room, stomping, knocking, rattling utensils, etc. There are, of course, such beliefs in which a kykimora is presented in the form of a caring and kind assistant. But there are very few of them.

What other harm can the kykimora do? She must confuse the yarn. Sometimes steals children. Kikimory can even throw in phrases with the owners of the house, staying with this invisible. Are able to turn around a cat.

The dead spirits that harm people

Navi - ancient mystical beings. These are the spirits of death, the dead people. It is believed that they are capable of causing the disease by naming it on a person or on a pet. In some legends are the cause of natural disasters.

At night, the Navians run around the streets, harming absolutely everyone who has stepped outside the threshold of his house. As a result, people died from their wounds. Then there were legends, in which the Navy had already been harmed in the day-time, arising suddenly on horses right in the streets. But at the same time they remained invisible. In order to be saved from them, it's enough just not to leave the house. To protect the housing will need to buy amulets with amulets.

It was possible to appease these creatures by offering them a bath or leaving food on the porch. They appeared in the form of birds or overgrown creatures with tails. Such ideas have survived to the present day.

Conclusion

This is only a small part of those mystical beings that can be present in our lives, accompanying or avoiding people. However, it is very difficult to list all of them, especially in the framework of a small article. Many frightened us in childhood, some are known only to a narrow circle of people. Believe in them or not? It is the choice of each individual person.