Iron Woman and Zheriya: who scared children in Ukraine

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Did you know that Geria attacks children who eat late, and those who do not brush their hair can be taken away by Hoku? The fantasy of our ancestors was not limited to Babay

In Ukrainian folklore, there were many creatures with which children were frightened for educational purposes. Not for imitation, but for interest - we give the names of the most colorful. This list was prepared by the Department of Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Sumy Cultural Center. It is based on expeditionary records and stories from local residents.

Reva. Lives in the garden and in the weeds. They remembered her so that the children did not trample the garden, did not pick off the fruit in vain.

Baba Zhelenaya. "Do not meddle in the cucumbers, the Iron Woman is sitting there, she will bite off her hand!" And this character also loved to hide in a poppy.

Sudarka. Sits in the corn. She was frightened so that the children would not cut her off.

Geria. Comes to children who eat late at night and can get into their mouths. If she attacks, you will eat until you burst.

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Rogach. I looked out the window to the children who did not want to go to bed.

Hoku. He lived in dark corners and could drag an unkempt and unwashed child there.

Gedz. They were afraid that he might bite the child if he cried for a long time.

Mara. This is a black, round, hairy creature that kittens around the village late in the evening or at night. She was remembered when the children refused to go to bed and still wanted to play outside.

Cocar. A creature with wings and a human head.

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