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多摩威

多摩威(俄語:Домово́й,意指「家中的一員」)是分佈於俄羅斯波蘭塞爾維亞烏克蘭等地的斯拉夫人祖靈信仰。它是家族祖先的化身,通常被描繪成長有尾巴與犄角、眼神閃爍的白髮老翁。[1]

斯拉夫人會以黏土或石頭製作多摩威的塑像,放置於門前或壁龕上。他們相信透過祭祀,能使多摩威守護家族成員與牲畜,並與其他家族的多摩威戰鬥以保護自家利益;相對的,若家族成員觸怒多摩威,則會遭致災厄。[2]

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  1. ^ Jones, William. Credulities Past and Present: Including the Sea and Seamen, Miners, Amulets and Talismans, Rings, Word and Letter Divination, Numbers, Trials, Exorcising and Blessing of Animals, Birds, Eggs, and Luck. London: Chatto & Windus. 1898: 4721898 [2019-06-02]. One way of pacifying an irritated 'domovoy,' or house elf, among the Russians [...]. 
  2. ^ Arrowsmith, Nancy. Dusky elves. Field Guide to the Little People: A Curious Journey Into the Hidden Realm of Elves, Faeries, Hobgoblins & Other Not-so-mythical Creatures. [1977] [2019-06-02]. ISBN 9780738715490. The Domoviye are among the most important Slavic house elves, although their name is sometimes used for other species. [...] The Domoviye (singular Domovoy) do favors for the family, stealing food and grain from the neighbors, cleaning the hous.