Презентация, доклад к уроку The Domovoy and Rusalka - russian spirits. по умк spotlight 9

The Domovoy and Rusalka are two of the most well-known spirits in Russian folklore.

Who is the Domovoy?

Where does the Domovoy live?

How can the new owner attract the Domovoy?

How can the Domovoy help the family?

doorstep or behind the stove.
Sometimes, the owner of a new house puts a piece of bread under the new stove to attract the Domovoy.

treats him well. He finishes household jobs when the family is asleep and takes care of family animals. He also screams during the night if there is a stranger outside or a fire.

dangerous for the man?

Another well-known spirit is the Rusalka.
She is the spirit of a young woman who drowned. People that have seen her say she has got a long wet hair that never dries.

but when there is a new moon she comes out to a nearby forest or meadow. There, she sits on a tree and combs her hair or dances in circles with other Rusalkas.

to him and leads him to the bottom of the river or lake where he drowns.

spirit who lives under the doorstep. 2. The owner of a new house puts a piece of meat under the new stove to attract the Domovoy. 3. The Domovoy brings good luck to every house. 4. When the family is asleep the Domovoy takes care of family animals. 5.The Rusalka is the spirit of a young woman who drowned. 6.The Rusalka lives at the top of lakes, rivers or streams. 7. When there is a new moon she dances in circles with other Rusalkas. 8. When the Rusalka sees a handsome man she sings beautiful songs to him and leads him the way to his home.

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