Mavka
Sign in to saveMavka ( ) or Nyavka ( ) is a type of female spirit in Ukrainian folklore and mythology. The Mavka is a long-haired "Soul of the Forest", typically depicted as a temptress figure who lures men to their deaths.
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- Mythical creature.name
- Mavka
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- Stamp of Ukraine s1817.jpg
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- 250
- Mythical creature.caption
- Stamp featuring Lukash and Mavka from The Forest Song
- Mythical creature.Folklore
- Slavic paganism
- Mythical creature.Grouping
- Female legendary creatures
- Mythical creature.Region
- Ukrainian Carpathians
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Mavka ( ) or Nyavka ( ) is a type of female spirit in Ukrainian folklore and mythology. The Mavka is a long-haired "Soul of the Forest", typically depicted as a temptress figure who lures men to their deaths.
== Terminology == There is variation in the names and spelling, including , , , , , . However, depending on telling, there are differences between the Mavka and Nyavka. These terms all derive from , and are cognate with , (plural).
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