The most frightening 'monsters' in Russian legends

The ancient Russian people created stories with terrifying monsters. They believe in these fantasies as if they are real.

Scary monsters in Russian legends

1. Vodyanoi (King of the river)

Vodyanoi.

This is a creature that appears widely in many Russian folk tales. The reason is because this country has a lot of rivers, lakes, and sea. People here often respect this creature.

Han often waited for people to come near the water to pull down.

They are almost like fishes of the West, but are king of the river region and very scary, not gentle like the stories of mermaids.

This monster usually catches people as slaves.

With black or blue skin, covered in scales, this monster appeared almost overnight with messy seaweed hair.

You will be afraid to go near the water.

The stories of monsters in this country made many people dare not come close to the water, fearing that they would be captured into the water as a slave to him.

2. Leshiy

Leshiy is a wooden monster.

This is the most terrifying creature, with a huge height and covered with animal-like skin around him, he is the owner of the creatures in the forest.

He never stayed in one place, always walked around the forest and played pranks on the ill-fated guests if they accidentally got lost.

He always lurks in the forest.

His favorite joke is to make you lose direction in the forest. With long hair, animal eyes and bright clothes (red hats and red shoes) he will appear and offer to help you get home, but he only makes you more disoriented and disappears.

Leshiy is a smoker.

He also loves smoking so he will borrow some cigarettes. Sometimes he sneaks around in village parties to satisfy party craving.

Leshiy's scary form.

If you accidentally get lost in the forest and don't want to "clash" him, you can say it, swear, pray . or wear the left-hand shirt and wear reverse shoes.

However, the best advice for you is not to go to the forest alone, without noise or joking. And absolutely do not sleep overnight in the forest.

3. Domovoi

This is the oldest monster in Russian folklore, they live in houses and can do some errands if they are rewarded with something edible.

Domovoi helps the housework.

People also call it "him" intimately. If you have to move, the youngest person in the house should invite "him" to a new place.

Domovoi lived in the fireplace.

Sometimes "he" also steals something in the house, so do not leave leftovers overnight on the table.

Domovoi looks very scary.

This creature lives under the fireplace and often doesn't let anyone see you. The image of "him" is described as an old man with a long beard, red eyes but without eyebrows, horse ears and tail.

The shape of Domovoi.

The stories of "him" are probably often told by her grandmother or mother to make the children go to sleep and be more obedient if they don't want to see him.