Kikimora

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Kikimora is a female household spirit in Slavic folklore, often depicted as a mischievous or malevolent being who haunts homes and causes domestic disturbances.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Slavic folklore character
female household spirit
mythological being
spirit
actsOn loom
spinning wheels
alignment malevolent
mischievous
appeasesWith respectful behavior
tidy household
associatedWith domestic disturbances
household
nightmares
spinning
weaving
category Slavic legendary creatures
female legendary creatures
household deities
causes domestic quarrels
nocturnal noises
poltergeist-like activity
sleep disturbances
culture Slavic folklore
depictedAs old woman
small female figure
thin and ugly woman
etymologyRelatedTo Old Slavic words for "scare" or "bogey"
gender female
habitat behind the stove
house
in the cellar
hasAttribute disheveled hair
long nose
wears ragged clothes
knownIn Belarusian folklore
Russian folklore
Ukrainian folklore
mannerOfMovement sneaks at night
opposedBy Domovoi NERFINISHED
punishes lazy housewives
untidy households
role household spirit
spouseOrCounterpart Domovoi NERFINISHED
threatens children
sleeping people
timeOfActivity night

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Slavic mythology hasSpirit Kikimora