In Slavic mythology, vodyanoy (Russian: водяной, IPA: [vədʲɪˈnoj]; lit. ' [he] from the water' or 'watery') is a water spirit. In Czech and Slovak fairy tales, he is called vodník (or in Germanized form: Hastrman), and often referred to as Wassermann in German sources. [a] In Ukrainian fairy tales, he is called “водяник“ (vodyanyk).

Vodyanoy, also known as the fishpeople or fish-eyed creatures, are an intelligent race living in underwater cities at the bottom of the Great Sea, where their civilization is most advanced, as well as the Pontar river and its tributaries.

vodyanoy, in Slavic mythology, the water spirit. The vodyanoy is essentially an evil and vindictive spirit, a bogeyman of sorts whose favourite sport is drowning humans. Anyone bathing after sunset, on a holy day, or without having first made the sign of the cross risks being sucked into the water by the vodyanoy.

A vodyanoi (pronounced: /ˈvoʊdjɑːnɔɪ/ VOD-ya-noy [6] or: /ˈvɑːdjɑːnɔɪ/ VAD-ya-noy [6]) was a close relative of an umber hulk that dwelt in deep bodies of fresh water. [5] These strong creatures looked similar to umber hulks, but had slimy green skin and webbed claws [5] at the end of both their legs...

Vodníks (or Vodyanoy in Russian and Ukrainian) are water spirits from Slavic folklore and mythology that inhabit lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water. They have pre-Christian pagan origins and are, in many ways, similar to Greek nymphs or English fairies.

半鱼人 （Vodyanoi）生活在湖底或是海底，他们很少到岸上活动，如果他们上岸，往往是针对人类进行某些报复或是杀戮。

除了露莎喀，斯拉夫的湖泊里还住在几种男性的水怪，沃蒂亚诺伊 (Vodyanoi)是人们比较害怕的一种，是俄罗斯的特产水怪。 这种水怪十分邪恶，喜欢将路人引诱入他水中的巢穴淹死，然后将他们作为储备。 不过水怪中也有性格善良的，比如一种住在磨坊水塘里的水精灵就喜欢帮助凡人。 这种水妖精经常会检查池塘里的鱼类，并要求鳗鱼定期迁徙。 每当渔夫要捕鲤鱼时，他们就将一小撮烟草放入水里，以便取悦水妖精。 这种水妖精十分喜爱音乐和舞蹈，会演奏甜美迷人的音乐 …

大卫·威尔特 郡（David Wiltshire）的小说《沃迪亚诺伊（Vodyanoi）》 （1978年，被改编成电视连续剧 《噩梦人》）以水精神作为微型俄罗斯潜艇的隐喻。 Vodyanoy是苏联漫画中最著名的角色之一。

Vodyanoi seldom come on shore, but when they do, it is typically thought to be with evil intentions toward humans. They avenge real or imagined injuries, retaliating against pearl divers who trespassed on their territory or simply going on crusades.

2024年12月19日 · Vodyanoi is often considered a guardian of water, protecting the fish and other creatures that inhabit rivers and lakes. In many stories, he is portrayed as a wise figure who possesses knowledge about the aquatic world, often helping those who show respect for nature.