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domovoy |
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domovoyIn Slavic mythology and folklore, a spirit-guardian of home and family. It never leaves the household to which it belongs. It favours hardworking people; when displeased with its family, it may cause trouble with farm animals or make knocking or grating noises. Its weeping, moaning, or singing are interpreted as portents of evil or good. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Finding one morning the kitchen in huge disarray--with the cast iron stove pulled away from the wall and all the windows and doors blocked with furniture--Phelim meets the Domovoy, who gives him a new name, Jack O'Green, and pushes him out the door to go and save the land from the Hatchlings of the Stoor Worm. |
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