Published on January 10, 2023
Palyandra
- Polyandra
Regions of expansion
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.