Mavka
Female spirit in Ukrainian mythology / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mavka (Ukrainian: Мавка) also Nyavka[1] (Ukrainian: Нявка) is a type of female spirit in Ukrainian folklore and mythology. The Mavka is a long-haired figure, sometimes naked, typically depicted as temptress figures who lure men to their deaths.[2][3][lower-alpha 1]
For the band, see Mavka (band). For the film, see Mavka: The Forest Song.
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Grouping | Female legendary creatures |
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Folklore | Slavic paganism |
Other name(s) | Ukrainian: Нявка |
Country | Ukraine |
Region | Ukrainian Carpathians |
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