Published on November 8, 2018
Pustetsky
Regions of expansion
Poland
Czech Republic
Germany
Description
A spirit or ghost in Silesian mythology. According to legend, he lives in coal mines. Kind and caring spirit. Always helps hardworking miners, rewards them with gold. Rescues those lost underground, brings them to the surface. Takes care of the souls of the dead in the mines. Pustetsky warns miners about possible danger during work.
He turns into some small animal, for example, a mouse, and screams a lot.