Meaning of bagiennik | Babel Free

Definitions

A Slavic monster or demon that lives in lakes or rivers, which produces a hot liquid from its nostrils that can burn victims, but which also has healing powers.

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Examples

“The bagiennik's black teeth shone with water. He slid nearer, moving like a water-snake.”

“There's a Bagiennik or two sleeping under the ice in the lake.”

“The Goblin Court would not stand by and allow such an invasion. Doubtless it would include filthy rusalki and bagiennik, and lowly peasant magic. We would consider that an act of war.”

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