Our world is not completely harmless. And this is not about maniacs, perverts, terrorists and other asocial personalities. Our ancestors believed that somewhere in the dark corner of our house, in forest stands isolated from the eyes, in deep ponds mystical creatures live - both good and evil. Their appearance is unexpected, as well as extinction. And the frightened witnesses of all this really cannot 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, although they can not prove anything. Let us trust our imagination and consider 5 mystical creatures that may be next to us. Let’s take Russian evil as a basis.
The king of the forest can be very dangerous for people
Many people know such a character as a goblin. He often appears in fairy tales. It is a forest spirit. What is he like?
Goblin - mystical creatures that are present only in Slavic myths. They can have a variety of names. For example, quite often they are called Lesoviks.
What did Leshy do in fairy tales? Usually the King of the forest protects his possessions from all evil. In addition, he is simply obliged to bring out good people who are lost. But walking in a circle threatens the bad. This Goblin could provide them quite easily.
In each region, Lesovik has a different purpose. Some argue that such mystical creatures are creatures of the devil. And they are created, of course, in order to bring harm. The appearance of this fabulous character may also vary. But there are common features. Usually this is a shaggy monster with huge horns. Often Leshiy appears in the image of a decrepit old man. There is an opinion 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.
Leshy live in the forests. Someone is alone, and someone manages to start a family. There is also a belief that when goblin quarrel with each other, they tear out trees with roots and tan their adversary with them.
You can always agree with Lesovik if he does not conceal anger at people. He can bring to a mushroom glade, and drive the game into a snare.
What are brownies?
What other mystical creatures are found in fairy tales and traditions? 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 sweet. However, they can play a joke. Breaking a plate for a little house is easy. Brownies can serve people long enough.
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 thieves will not climb. But sometimes brownies in their pranks lose all sorts of boundaries.
Some people even specifically attract such helpers to their home. Rituals are held by a variety of. How to summon mystical creatures of this kind? This is done quite simply. They say it is necessary to bring home a black rooster and chop off his 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 house 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 the opposite.
The monster who was scared and continues to scare children
In folk tales, legends, and beliefs mystical creatures are quite common. The list with their listing can turn out to be large. This is a mermaid, and ghouls, and bannikov, and water, and ... just do not count. It is necessary to isolate from them a "monster", which scared many as a child. It's about a granny. This monster, according to legend, fears naughty children, being them in the image of a shaggy old man.
This mysterious creature has no specific appearance. However, all the legends say that his appearance in the house is undesirable and even dangerous. There are myths in which the bogeyman roams the streets in the image of a crooked old man. He must have a stick in his hands. And the most dangerous to meet with children.
Even in the modern world, you can hear how mothers and grandmothers scare them with naughty tomboys, saying that the woman walks under the windows.
Scary Swamp Kikimora
Terrible 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 domestic. In the first case, you should understand Lesovik's close friend. She lives in a swamp, dresses up in moss furs. Marsh plants must be woven into her hair . What does kikimora do? She scares travelers, steals children, and drags especially gapeous people into the swamp. Kikimora rarely shows up, preferring to remain invisible. Likes to shout from the quagmire.
Swamp Monster Sister
Home kikimora is also an evil spirit. She only lives in homes, unlike her sister. Usually she is presented in the form of a tiny old woman or a small woman. Because of her small stature, she is afraid to go out, as she can simply be carried away by the wind.
The presence of kikimory in the house can be found only at night. She begins to throw stones or improvised objects, run from room to room, stomp, knock, rattle utensils, etc. There are, of course, such beliefs in which kikimora is presented in the form of a caring and kind assistant. But there are very few of them.
What other harm can a kikimore do? She is bound to confuse yarn. Sometimes it steals children. Kikimors can even exchange phrases with the owners of the house, while remaining invisible. Able to turn around a cat.
Dead spirits that harm people
Navi are ancient mystical creatures. These are the spirits of death, dead people. It is believed that they can cause the disease by sending it to a person or a pet. Some legends cause natural disasters.
At night, Navi run around the streets, harming absolutely everyone who went beyond the threshold of their home. As a result, people were dying from their wounds. Then legends appeared in which the Navi harmed even during the day, suddenly appearing on horses right in the streets. But they themselves remained invisible. In order to escape from them, it is enough just not to leave the house. To protect housing, you will need to purchase amulets with amulets.
It was possible to appease these creatures by offering them going to the bathhouse or leaving food on the porch. They were represented in the form of birds or overgrown creatures with tails. Similar representations have survived to the present.
Conclusion
This is only a small part of those mystical creatures that can be present in our lives, accompanying or avoiding people. However, listing all is very difficult, especially as part of a small article. We were scared by many in childhood, some are known only to a narrow circle of people. Believe in them or not? This is the choice of each individual.