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A brief list of different mythological beings in Serbia. Note: there is a lot of overlap of different beings from neighboring countries.

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Created by: Silentchapel

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Aždaja is synonimous with dragon, especially evil one. They are usually (but not always) depicted as having multiple heads, and having special fondness for young maidens, whether for marriage or ...

Domain: Anthropology; Category: Mythology

Vodenjaci ("water demons") are spirits of unbaptized or evil men who drown people in order to turn them into their servants, usually around water mills. Fishermen usually offer them animal sacrifices ...

Domain: Anthropology; Category: Mythology

Plague comes into our world in the shape of old, ugly woman with huge eyes and messed hair. It enters house through chimney or attic. She carries small clay pot filled with arrows by which she slays ...

Domain: Anthropology; Category: Mythology

Ala destroys everything it can’t devour with horrible thunderstorm it can conjure with ease. If crops survive, ala can also summon hail. Ala is terribly afraid of loud noises, and is constantly ...

Domain: Anthropology; Category: Mythology

Girl that has an evil spirit in her, which goes out at night in different shapes, wanders and attacks people in sleep. Mora is able to turn in chicken, others birds or a butterfly. When mora marries, ...

Domain: Anthropology; Category: Mythology

Navi, nekrštenici ("the unbaptized ones") and drekavaci ("the howlers") are all different names for undead children which were aborted or allowed to die before their baptism. They wait and cry at ...

Domain: Anthropology; Category: Mythology

Noćnica ("she of the night") is a nocturnal demon attracted to bright light. She may enter the house and cause havoc when everyone's asleep. They also beat children.

Domain: Anthropology; Category: Mythology

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