bolotniki
nature_spirit earth single tradition · 1
Bolotniki are swamp spirits whose origin, according to popular legends, is the same as that of other evil spirits. They are considered to be fallen angels thrown down from heaven by God or creations of Satan.
When
- First attested
- 1200 CE
- Attested period
- 1200 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Mentioned in the Novgorod Kormchaia Book of the 13th century.
Relationships
- created by
- Satan
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The origin of bolotniki, according to popular legends, is the same as that of the rest of the evil spirits: they are fallen angels thrown down from heaven by God or the creations of Satan. It is unknown how swamp spirits were perceived in the pre-Christian era, but the Novgorod Kormchaia Book of the 13th century mentions”
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