Fern Flower
Published on January 10, 2023

Palyandra

  • Polyandra

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Belarus

Description

The goddess of death from Belarusian folklore.

She is at enmity with people, and therefore rejoices at their deaths. He appears in the form of a terrible, monstrous woman in the homes of the dying and takes their souls, which he gives to his girlfriend, Baba Yaga. Together with Baba Yaga, Palyandra rides on a stupa. The name of Palyandra is used in curses.

Discovered (or invented) Drevlyansky.

Palyandra in popular culture