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Nyavka
Nyavka is a mysterious creature of Ukrainian demonology, which embodies sadness and longing. She appears as a pale girl with long, disheveled hair and piercing, sad eyes. Dressed in simple, often white, clothing, the meow has a ghostly appearance, as if it were part of the forest itself. It lives in dense, dark forests or in shady places near water, where its cries can be heard at night.
Some folk tales say that if you look at a meow from behind, you can see its insides. Their back looks like a cavity or translucent shell, through which internal organs or bones can sometimes be seen. This further emphasizes their ghostly and supernatural nature. This view of the meow`s back is a reminder of their status between the worlds of the living and the dead, as well as the tragic nature of their fate. This eerie detail serves as a warning to those who dare to look into the depths of the afterlife.
Usually girls who died tragically or died from unrequited love became meowers. Their souls remained on earth, bound to the place of their death, turning into meowers who mourn their lost lives and wander in search of peace.
They protected themselves from meows by placing prickly plants, such as thistles or hawthorns, on the windowsills, and by scattering poppy seeds near the door, so that the meows had to collect them before entering. Mirrors were used as a deterrent, as it was believed that meowing loses its power when it sees its reflection. Talismans with carved protective symbols were worn and they avoided crossroads and abandoned places at night where meows might appear.
Some folk tales say that if you look at a meow from behind, you can see its insides. Their back looks like a cavity or translucent shell, through which internal organs or bones can sometimes be seen. This further emphasizes their ghostly and supernatural nature. This view of the meow`s back is a reminder of their status between the worlds of the living and the dead, as well as the tragic nature of their fate. This eerie detail serves as a warning to those who dare to look into the depths of the afterlife.
Usually girls who died tragically or died from unrequited love became meowers. Their souls remained on earth, bound to the place of their death, turning into meowers who mourn their lost lives and wander in search of peace.
They protected themselves from meows by placing prickly plants, such as thistles or hawthorns, on the windowsills, and by scattering poppy seeds near the door, so that the meows had to collect them before entering. Mirrors were used as a deterrent, as it was believed that meowing loses its power when it sees its reflection. Talismans with carved protective symbols were worn and they avoided crossroads and abandoned places at night where meows might appear.