#domovoi

[slavicafire]

Tales of regional devils, elements of Christianity, remnants of beliefs in old Slavonic spirits and demons, combined with variations in folklore to provide a rich tapestry of demonology. Since in the majority of Polish witchcraft confessions there were no references to familiars, it can be suggested that the personification of the devil was an analogous concept. 

However, the familiar nature of devils could equally be perceived as a continuation of the tradition of the domovoi (house spirits), who were an important part of ancient Slavonic mythology. They were mischievous, rather than harmful spirits who looked afer the home and were placated with offerings of food. Christianity, according to Pełka and Baranowski, demonized these harmless creatures. The lingering spirit of the Christian could conveniently be viewed as a Slavonic water or forest spirit, and many of them were identified with liminal Christian situations, such as death without the appropriate rites, for example suicides or the death of unbaptized infants. Thus from a brief examination of the trial records and printed sources, one can see that the portrait of the devil serves a variety of purposes and beliefs and appears to be distinctly different within elite and popular cultures.

- Jewish, Noble, German, or Peasant? The Devil in Early Modern Poland by Wanda Wyporska.  [Demons, Spirits, Witches Vol. 2 :Christian Demonology And Popular Mythology - Gábor Klaniczay, Éva Pócs (Eds.)]

#Wanda Wyporska #folk devil #domovoi #suicide mention #polish witch trials #witch trails

[loungeofthelost]

Today I discovered that Russian household spirits are called domovoi. As in Domovoi Butler. Is that mentioned in Artemis Fowl or did we all just breeze by that as a fandom?

#artemis fowl #domovoi butler #domovoi #eoin colfer #fandom #af #fowldom

[ceaseless-rambler]

Yeah I'm normal

Normal

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Like so normal

#the forgetmenauts #domovoi

[wellmaybetheresworms]

Have you listened to Domovoi? Because I have. And it’s given me Emotions.

#Domovoi #the forgetmenauts #UAAAAAAAAAAAEHTJKTKDKSJSJJDHDBSNSNS #Anyways I also used those Emotions to write a TS fic #So yeah. #Aaaaaaa #verb normal

[sixminutestoriesblog]

domovoy

Let's wander a bit away from superstition for a moment and head into folklore.

People the world over all seem to have the same idea. There just aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done - and wouldn't it be nice if someone in this house would pitch in and help from time to time! And so, all over the world, you'll find household helpers. The Domovoy is the Slavic answer.

The Domovoy lives behind the stove or under the doorstep in a house and is rarely if ever seen. Which isn't to say that he doesn't make his presence known! This household guardian is responsible for all the quiet noises the house makes during the night, the creaks and groans of the wood floor settling are the sounds of the domovoy finishing off the household chores after everyone has gone to bed. He's a hearth guardian, watching over the banked coals all night long and keeping them alive until morning when they'll be needed. A pleased domovoy will watch after the children of a household and the animals as well, keeping them away from dangers - and keeping dangers away from them. The domovoy also plays a prophetic roll, aware of approaching death, disease or misfortune and warning the family with noises in the night. The domovoy, a creature centered more on family than building, also doesn't like to be left alone for too long and so there's a tradition of, just before you set off on a long journey, sitting quietly near the door for a few minutes in the hopes of tricking the domovoy into thinking you're not really leaving.

This is because the domovoy isn't always helpful or even protective. If it suspects the family is going on a long journey it may steal things and hide them, so the family has to stay to look for something they can't leave on their journey without. The domovoy is also easily angered with slothful house members or the use of foul language and will retaliate with terrifying noises in the night if you're lucky and burning your house down around you if you're not so lucky. A domovoy is best treated with respect then. He should always be referred to, not by name but rather as 'grandfather' or 'himself'. If a family is planning on moving, they should invite their domovoy to go with them and, when they move into the new house, leave the first slice of bread from the first meal the family eats in the house either under the stove or buried in the courtyard to welcome him in. In more extreme cases, its blood the domovoy requires, in the form of a rooster or a hen.

In appearance, domovoy are said to look like little old men, with big grey beards and flashing eyes, dressed either in red or grey. Domovoy can change shape at will as well, all the way from snakes to barnyard animals right up to the head of the family or a dead ancestor.

Speaking of which, tracing back to his early beginning roots, the domovoy was probably once a form of ancestor worship, the belief that a founding member of the family, after death, didn't pass on but rather stayed behind to watch over his progeny and share their joys and pains. He started as a small, personalized household god, one the family appeased and honored in exchange for his goodwill and support against outside forces. There's a female version called the domania as well but oftentimes the domovoy ruled the household alone.

a Silesian domovoy statue. These statues were usually placed in niches near the door or hearth of a home.

#folklore #domovoy #domovoi #slavic #slavic culture #slaviccore #cottagecore #house elf #house elves #guardian spirit

[jckthelad]

the bear and the nightingale: moodboard

#the bear and the nightingale aesthetic #tbatn #katherine arden #winternight trilogy #the winternight trilogy #vasya #vasya petrovna #vasilisa petrovna #morozko #konstantin nikonovich #solovey #the bear and the nightingale #books #reading #winter #snow #frost #snowflake #horses #domovoi

[vera-deville]

Artemis Fowl Incorrect Quotes #24

Y/N: On a scale of "damn Daniel" to "fre sha vaca do," how are you feeling? Holly: In between "it's an avocado, thanks" and "how did you defeat Captain America," but a solid answer from me would be "I don't need a degree to be a clothing hanger." How about you Butler? Butler: Probably "road work ahead." Artemis: I speak many languages, and this is not one of them.

01/03/2022

#artemis fowl #holly short #holly #short #domovoi butler #domovoi #butler #artemis #fowl #arty #Y/N #y/n #reader #fowldom #the (unofficial) fowlian fandom #incorrect quotes #artemis fowl incorrect quotes #comedy #humor #the marchioness #vera deville

[best-fantasy-mythical-creature]

#Capricorn / Sea goat #Domovoi #capricorn #sea goat #fantasy creatures #magical creatures #mythical creatures #poll #myths #myth #legend #legendary #creatures #magic #mythical #mythology #vote #bracket #tumblr poll #polls #tournament

[domovi]

This is me! A free brownie that does not forget about here duties. ( My oc)

Это я! Вольный домовой, что не забывает про свои обязанности. (Моя ос)

#Domovoi #Домовой #My oc #Brownie

[thechaosgods]

Has Anyone else read Domovoi? It was pivotal in my PacRim addiction, and I still think about it.

#pacific rim #pacrim #this is a fanfic btw #Domovoi #Doppelgänger #best fanfic I’ve ever read #it was beautiful #it’s sentient Jaegers btw #very cute

[brightgnosis]

Domovoi from Solntsa Roshcha: English-Language Slavic Pagan Reconstructionism

#Domovoi #Solntsa Roshcha #Solntsa Roshcha: English-Language Slavic Pagan Reconstructionism #Religion & Magic #Slavic Folk Tradition #Bookshelf #Tumblr Staff Has Ruined Links Now And I Hate Them For It

[zal-cryptid]

SCP-015-IT and SCP-3667

#scp foundation #scp #italian #scp art #bogeyman #fan art #scp cards #monster #hell #domovoi #demons #demon #russian #slavic #monsters #subterranean

[ceaseless-rambler]

No, don't cry. Domovoi by The Forgetmenauts, okay? Oh god that made it worse oh no

#the forgetmenauts #domovoi

[jupiter-dromaeos]

Ilmarinen and Domovoi DromaeOS

#clean furry #furry art #sfw furry #original character #robot oc #my oc #oc art #ilmarinen #mantled beast #nanotechnology #domovoi #avali #plush #small artist #small art blog

[peggy-sue-reads-a-book]

Does anyone wanna get real weird with me about Russian mythology? Cause I’m ready to grab onto the nastyass fleshy toes of the firebird and sore away when you are, friend.

#russian mythology #baba yaga #firebird #russian fairy tales #leshy #nightingale the robber #ivan tsarevich #snegurochka #rusalka #cat bajun #kolobok #ivan the fool #bluebeard #domovoi

[genezis79]

#joseph gilgun #roleplay #associate #Halloween #domovoi