Samodivi — Witches of Darkness or Thracian Goddesses?
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This is a popular article we posted a few years ago on other platforms. Since we’ve gained many new followers since then, we thought this would make a good addition to our “creatures & spirits” posts. Veelas, Wilis, Yuda, Samovili, Vili. These are a few names of nymphs of Slavic folklore, each group a little different from the Bulgarian Samodivi. Are they real or merely myths that have survived throughout the centuries? Who are these creatures? Where did they come from? And why do people fear them so much they are willing to leave their homes and move to another village or town?
Samodivi — Witches of Darkness or Thracian Goddesses?
Samodivi — Witches of Darkness or Thracian…
Samodivi — Witches of Darkness or Thracian Goddesses?
This is a popular article we posted a few years ago on other platforms. Since we’ve gained many new followers since then, we thought this would make a good addition to our “creatures & spirits” posts. Veelas, Wilis, Yuda, Samovili, Vili. These are a few names of nymphs of Slavic folklore, each group a little different from the Bulgarian Samodivi. Are they real or merely myths that have survived throughout the centuries? Who are these creatures? Where did they come from? And why do people fear them so much they are willing to leave their homes and move to another village or town?