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Anthropology
The study of human beings and human ancestors through time. Focuses on relation to physical characteristics, environmental effects, social relations and culture. The science of humans.
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talason
Anthropology; Mythology
Invisible good spirit that watches over house by night. Created from people whose shadow was bricked in a wall. Those men soon die, but their souls remain eternally bound to that ...
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milosnice
Anthropology; Mythology
Milosnice (mercybearers), also known merciful ones, good mothers or aunts, were demons of disease. They were given these names in order to appease them as it was believed that ...
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karakondzula
Anthropology; Mythology
Female demons looking like hags with sharp teeth and iron nails. They usually mount men and ride them until they're completely physically exhausted. Women are tormented ...
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nocnica
Anthropology; Mythology
Noćnica ("she of the night") is a nocturnal demon attracted to bright light. She may enter the house and cause havoc when everyone's asleep. They also beat ...
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