błotnik

demonic earth Slavic single tradition · 1

Polish błotnik is an evil spirit appearing in the form of a pitch-black man with a lantern in his hands who, illuminating the way for the travelers, leads them astray towards the swamp.

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0 – 2020

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“Polish błotnik is an evil spirit appearing in the form of a pitch-black man with a lantern in his hands who, illuminating the way for the travelers, leads them astray towards the swamp.”

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