A Vodyanoy is a spirit partner to a Russian shaman named Zria Gagarik in the manga and anime series Shaman King. The Ghosts of Rose Hill features a vodnik named Rudolf Wasserman as its primary antagonist.

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.

Vodyanoy stands as an influential and captivating figure in Slavic mythology. Through the exploration of its appearance, distinctive traits, and cultural depictions, we gain a deeper understanding of this enigmatic water spirit, leaving us with a lingering intrigue and appreciation for the rich tapestry of Vodyanoy mythology.

伏地諾 （俄语： Водяной， 羅馬化：Vodyanoy），又稱 水老爹 、 沃加诺伊，是流傳於 斯拉夫 民間傳說中的一種 精靈。 [1] 一般將伏地諾描述為頭禿、肚大、臉頰肥胖、穿綠衣並戴一頂蘆葦高帽，蓄有長長的綠頭髮及鬍鬚；但他偶爾也會以迷人的年輕形象，或村民熟知的某人樣貌出現。 [2] 伏地諾棲息在河川、小溪和池塘的深處，尤其喜歡鄰近 磨坊 的水源處。 他在白天蛰伏，晚上浮出水面嬉戲，將他飼養在水底的牲畜趕上岸吃草。 伏地諾善於變形，據說會溺斃在半夜或正午 …

2020年10月28日 · The vodyanoy—literally, “the one in the water” or “water entity”—is a spirit found in rivers and lakes in Russian and Slavic legend. He is usually represented as a grandfatherly merman with...

2024年1月12日 · The Vodyanoy or Vodník is a water demon from Slavic folklore that inhabits rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds. It bears resemblance to the German nixie or the Scottish kelpie. The Vodyanoy is known to both Western and Eastern Slavs, while among Southern Slavs, belief in it is limited to the Slovenes.

Vodyanoy is a water spirit that plays a significant role in Slavic mythology. He is often depicted as a merman with monstrous features, and his presence is believed to be malevolent. Vodyanoy is said to reside in rivers and lakes, where he can pull people and animals underwater, break dams, drown crops, and wash away mills.

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.

2025年2月27日 · The Vodyanoy stands out as a prominent figure in Slavic folklore, often depicted as a powerful spirit associated with rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water. This article delves into the origins, characteristics, and dual nature of the Vodyanoy, exploring its role in folklore, rituals associated with it, and its influence on contemporary culture.

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。