Slavic Mermaids: Water Ghosts and Goblins
Quite distinct from their Western equivalent, Slavic mermaids might better be described as water ghosts, as they are almost always the spirits of departed females, while their male equivalent takes the form of a water goblin or water sprite. The Russian word for mermaid is rusalka (rusalki pl.) and male creature is a vodyanoy. Similar … Read More Read More The post Slavic Mermaids: Water Ghosts and Goblins appeared first on Bone and Sickle.
