Zhytsen
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Zhytsen or Žycień is a positive creature from Belarusian mythology said to live in fields. The name literally means "rye creature", from Belarusian жыта, "rye". It is believed that Zhytsen contributes to good ripening of crops and vegetables, and accordingly, Zhytsen is considered the caretaker of good harvests.
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“Zhytsen or Žycień (Belarusian: Жыцень) is a positive creature from Belarusian mythology said to live in fields. The name literally means "rye creature", from Belarusian жыта, "rye".”
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