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Leshy

Forest spirit in Slavic mythology, tutelary deity

  • Also called Leshiy

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Later works that name Leshy

Written in 1500 CE or later, and not religious texts: works that retell or borrow the figure, not sources for the life.

Also in films, games and series: Cult of the Lamb, He is Coming, Kayko and Kokosh, Valheim

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Nationalmuseet, Roberto Fortuna og Kira Ursem · Public domain

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