bagiennik

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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