Fern Flower
Published on November 2, 2018

Gaevka

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Belarus 1
Belarus

Description

In Belarusian mythology, the forest spirit and the granddaughter of the goblin. In winter, she is covered with thick snow-white fur, except for her face and braid (which remains light brown). In the spring, the wool falls off, and she becomes an ordinary girl. Treats animals, can indicate the location of the fern flower on Kupala night.

Gay grandfather keeps granddaughters in strictness. But every now and then they run off to where the young people are having fun. If you like the dress, they can pull it off the girl.

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