domovyk

English

Etymology

From Ukrainian домови́к (domovýk).

Noun

domovyk (plural domovyks)

  1. (Slavic mythology) In Ukrainian folklore, a spirit of a house who protects the inhabitants.
    Domovyk is a kind house spirit. He lives in rural houses, under a stove or in the roof space. He protects the family inhabiting the house from bad people, unkind spirits and evil creatures.

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