Whispers of Slavic Myth

The following artwork depicts the character Kikimora as a mischievous figure who enjoys causing chaos through her troublesome behavior. In this illustration, Kikimora is shown holding a mouse, which serves as her toy. She is portrayed creating disorder inside the house by knocking over and scattering household furniture in an attempt to retrieve her toy.

Koschei the Deathless is portrayed as an old and avaricious figure. In this illustration, Koschei the Deathless is depicted sitting on a throne, surrounded by a kingdom setting and abundant treasures. Beside him stands a young woman whom he is attempting to seduce, highlighting his greed and desire to possess everything. In his right hand, he holds an egg, which is believed to be both his weakness and a source of peril. Nevertheless, he guards the egg meticulously, as it is considered the key to his immortality, preventing anyone from taking it and using it to end his life.

Baba Yaga is portrayed as a mischievous yet mysterious character. In this illustration, Baba Yaga is shown flying through the forest at night while sitting on her broomstick. In her right hand, she carries her signature hat containing a skull. The skull belongs to a skeletal figure seen behind Baba Yaga, desperately searching for its missing head after it was taken by her. A crooked smile appears on Baba Yaga’s face, suggesting she is enjoying the situation while simultaneously conveying a dangerous and threatening presence.

In this illustration, Domovoy is portrayed as a fundamentally kind figure, yet one who harbors a mysterious side. He is shown sitting alone in the corner beneath a staircase, beside a fireplace. The atmosphere around him feels somewhat eerie, with scattered objects suggesting that something unusual has taken place. In front of Domovoy lies a person reaching toward a diamond, their expression revealing intense pain, emphasized by the three knives lodged in their back. Interestingly, the knives resemble those owned by Domovoy, which are stored on his head. Although he appears to conceal his emotions, Domovoy seems to suppress a satisfied smile, as if taking quiet pleasure in having successfully caught the thief now suffering before him.

The illustration above depicts the wrathful side of Vodyanoy. The scene is set at a lake at night, enveloped by withered trees that craft a dark and unsettling atmosphere. In the image, a fisherman is shown with a shocked expression after witnessing Vodyanoy’s fury directed toward him. As the guardian of the waters, Vodyanoy is portrayed as enraged with the fisherman for carelessly discarding trash into the river. Vodyanoy is not the only presence in this eerie setting. His followers, known as Rusalka, along with the souls of those who drowned, are also shown observing from the surrounding waters. Their presence intensifies the haunting atmosphere while emphasizing Vodyanoy’s authority over the area.

The following illustration depicts Sirin captivating a man with her enchanting song. In mythology, Sirin’s singing is believed to bring ruin to those who hear it. In the image, the man is shown struggling to escape the grasp of giant flowers in the forest. These flowers, which would normally appear beautiful and harmless, have transformed into a threat under the influence of Sirin’s song—as if intending to devour and harm him.