Zlydzens
Sign in to saveZlydzens (Belarusian : Злыдні, and Ukrainian : Злидні) are small, hunchbacked, hazardous creatures in Belarusian and Ukrainian mythology associated with gremlins. These mythological characters often live under the masonry stove.
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Zlydzens (Belarusian : Злыдні, and Ukrainian : Злидні) are small, hunchbacked, hazardous creatures in Belarusian and Ukrainian mythology associated with gremlins. These mythological characters often live under the masonry stove.
==Description== In the fairy-tales and myths of Belarusian nation Zlydzens are usually described as small, humpbacked and nasty creatures that remind one of cats and dogs at the same time. They often wear big boots and hats with earflaps.
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