Most TERRIFYING Creatures From RUSSIAN Mythology!

Hi, it’s Katrina! From diabolical home intruders that will tease you in your sleep, to enormous dragons that kidnap princesses, here are 10 creatures from Russian and slavic mythology.


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10. Bannik
The Bannik was a mischievous spirit of the Slavic bathhouse, or banya. These sauna-like steam baths are a longstanding tradition of Eastern European culture, especially in Russia and Ukraine. They’re known for their physical and spiritual therapeutic benefits and are especially popular in the winter. In the past, women even went to the banya to give birth.

9. Kikimora
The Kikimora was an evil female house spirit and one of the most frightening creatures of Slavic mythology, who was capable of scaring even the bravest of grown men. Stories about her were especially popular in Polish and Russian households.

8. Domovoi
The Domovoi was essentially the opposite of the kikimora -- a kind household spirit who protected the home. It appeared as a small, bearded man. Domovois had shapeshifting abilities and often appeared as the head of the household while helping out with chores and yard work.

7. Mokosh
Mokosh is a pre-Christian Slavic goddess of Earth and fertility who’s especially popular in Russian and Eastern Polish mythology. She has a large head and long arms, and is symbolized by spiders, spider webs, cloth, and the rhombus. Although her roles vary among different regions, she’s arguably the religion’s most important deity.

6. Vodyanoy
The Vodyanoy is an evil and vindictive shapeshifting water spirit that appears as an ugly silt- and algae-covered old man with long green hair and a fishtail. He lives in wells and reservoirs of all types, but favors pools near water mills, and can also be found in swamps and rivers.

5. Baba Yaga
Unlike many Slavic gods and creatures, Baba Yaga does not have a Greek or Roman equivalent. She’s unique to Slavic folklore and is one of its most popular fairytale characters. In some stories, she represents three sisters, all with the same name.

4. Vasilisa The Beautiful
Vasilisa the Beautiful is a merchant’s daughter with a sweet personality. Her mother passed away when she was young and was replaced by an evil stepmother. Vasilisa’s father’s new wife enters the marriage with two children of her own, who overshadow the young girl.

3. Zmey Gorynych
Zmey Gorynych, or “Snake of the Mountains,” is a massive Slavic dragon with anywhere between three and nine heads and up to seven tails, depending on who you ask. He lives in the mountains or forest and sometimes in the water, and spews smoke, sparks, and fire from his many nostrils.

2. Koschei The Immortal
Also known as “Koschei the Deathless,” Koschei the Immortal was an evil, shapeshifting monarch who was usually depicted as a naked king or a scrawny old man riding on an enchanted horse through Russia’s mountains.

1. Zduhac
Witchcraft was an important component of pre-Christian Slavic culture, where people were already superstitious to begin with. They relied on the services of witches and wizards to protect themselves and their lands from meddling spirits.

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[OriginsExplained]

Hey everyone, if you HAD to choose, would you rather get bit by a lion or by a shark? 🦁🦈

[Bladeki]

-Kikimora: * *EXISTS* *
-Slavic People: " AHHH! RUN!! "
-Geralt the Witcher: " I'm going to *end this monster's career* "

[josec.desampaio]

Another awesome episode Katrina, loved the one about my native country and learning about other cultures it's just awesome. Thank you very much lady.

[jessicagreening]

Love your videos. Always something interesting to watch.

[NoneOfTheAboveSeries]

The only one I heard about before was Baba Yaga. I was thinking about using Zmey Gorynych as a symbol for a Russian group in my next book, Hot Nights and Cold Wars. I wonder how the dragon is viewed today by Russians. It seems like some awesome folklore. It makes me think of Tiamat the multi-headed dragon in Dungeons and Dragons.

[owenschoenfeld]

Katrina: I’m going to help u with the dishes and I will suffocate u at night, have a nice day
*me dying of laughter*

[erwinninoadmana]

Lovin' the videos!!
P.s. Sorry, I was away for too long, but never fear— I am here!
Also, can you make a video about the Haitian Voodoo and their Ioas? Thank you!~

[EmperorofToonsandBeasts]

Hope ya put up your thoughts on creatures from Polynesian mythology.

[robertkessinger]

I would love it if you did Cajun/ Creole myths and legends... BTW I LOVE the channel!!!☝️🤓🤘🏼🤙

[canadiannavywife]

So cool. Thanks for the Polish take on some of these. So heartwarming. Hugs from Halifax

[ziyaadgatab]

5:55 was super creepy, literally got a bit of a fright when that spooky sound played😁👌👍😉

[MrCanuck]

i expect to hear " it's Mario " after the princess was rescued lol

[headshots]

I love your voice. It always helps me sleep, xoxo thanks love

[bacon]

Most Terrifying Creatures México 🇲🇽 next please! ✌🏽

[victorgreystokeii]

I like everything in the video and my favourite is the Slavi Dragon, that's another name! ✌️😉😊✌️😉😊🐉🐲🐉🐲🐉🐲

[svetlanaproskurina]

Yay!!! I'm from Russia!! This was so interesting thank you for making these videos!!

[stefantsarev]

In some cases, the Zmey can be also called Lamia. I have read the Dobrinya Nikitich's story and in that version it was a 7-headed Lamia, which offered to become his sister if he spares her life, but later betrays him.

[ilikeanime]

Can you do a vid on scariest Caribbean myths

[yusrairfan]

I'm earlyyy! Btw I'd rather get bit
My sis😑
Cause she's the lion in the house
Can u pls do monsters of South America?

[chrishardy]

that king that put his soul in the needle is classified as a Lich and the needle as a phylactery