Nocnitsa
demonic intermediate Russian folklore single tradition · 1
In Russian and Slovak folklore, Nocnitsa are known to torment children at night. Nocnitsa is known to sit on one's chest, drawing "life energy". Because of this, many refer to Nocnitsa as a type of vampire.
When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 0 – 2020
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Night Hag
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In the book Coraline, by Neil Gaiman, a Nocnitsa poses as Coraline's alternate dimension mother. Coraline, however, has a stone with a hole in it which protects her. It is often believed throughout the Middle East that this mythological creature came into people's homes at night”
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