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What is the term for the household spirit in folk belief, a small bearded man who lives behind the stove and protects the home if treated with respect?
Answer: Domovoi — The domovoi (домовой) is a benign but mischievous spirit; families traditionally leave offerings of bread and milk, and when moving house, invite him to come along in an old shoe.
- A Leshy
- B Vodyanoy
- C Domovoi ✓
- D Rusalka
The domovoi (домовой) is a benign but mischievous spirit; families traditionally leave offerings of bread and milk, and when moving house, invite him to come along in an old shoe.