FIREBIRD (ZHAR-PTYTSIA) (ЖАР-ПТИ́ЦЯ) (UKRAINE)
Привіт! [pree-veet] — or, as YOU would say, “Hi!” if you spoke Ukrainian.
I’m the fiery star of many Slavic folktales. Sometimes I lose a feather. That’s usually the start of everything. It’s not easy to find me: count on a dangerous journey!
I could bring you good luck—or bad. Ready to take a chance?
References:
Warner, Elizabeth. The Legendary Past Russian Myths. British Museum Press (University of Texas Press) ©2002 The Trustees of the British Museum.
Folklore Thursday
Wikipedia: Slavic Folklore
Have you had any encounters with this hidden creature?
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