Domovoi

Also known as Domovoy, domovoj

A household spirit connected to a family, its home, and domestic life.

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At a glance

The domovoi belongs to Slavic household belief. It is associated with the family and dwelling rather than an isolated wilderness. Accounts give it different manifestations, including animal forms, the household’s master, or a departed ancestor.

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Tradition & history

Practices surrounding the domovoi could include offerings and invitations to accompany a family into a new house. These traditions treat the home as a place shared with an unseen presence, whose relationship with its human occupants requires attention.

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Sources consulted

Wikipedia contributors, “Domovoy”; secondary reference overview.

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