The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology. 2014.
Household deity — A Domovoi, or household spirit, found in the folklore of Eastern Europe. It is a survival belief from Slavic paganism. A household deity is a deity or spirit that protects the home, looking after the entire household or certain key members. It… … Wikipedia
The House of the Spirits — infobox Book | name = The House of the Spirits title orig = La casa de los espíritus translator = Magda Bogin image caption = Cover of the 1993 Bantam 1st English paperback author = Isabel Allende cover artist = Neue Constantine Film country =… … Wikipedia
mineral spirits — A medium petroleum distillate ranging from C8 to C12. The flash point of mineral spirits is generally around 100°F. Mineral spirits, sometimes known as mineral turps, is commonly used as a solvent in insecticides and certain other household… … Forensic science glossary
High Spirits (musical) — Infobox Musical name= High Spirits caption= Original Cast Recording music=Hugh Martin Timothy Gray lyrics=Hugh Martin Timothy Gray book=Hugh Martin Timothy Gray basis= Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward productions= 1964 Broadway 1964 West End awards=… … Wikipedia
Vampire — For other uses, see Vampire (disambiguation). The Vampire, by Philip Burne Jones, 1897 Vampires … Wikipedia
Slavic mythology — is the mythological aspect of the polytheistic religion that was practised by the Slavs before Christianisation. The religion possesses many common traits with other religions descended from the Proto Indo European religion. Zbruch Idol. Contents … Wikipedia
Latvian mythology — Latvian culture, along with Lithuanian, is among the oldest surviving Indo European cultures. Much of its symbolism (an example is the pērkonkrusts or thunder cross) is ancient. Its seasons, festivals, and numerous deities reflect the essential… … Wikipedia
Culture of Thailand — Statue of a mythical Kinnon at Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok The Culture of Thailand incorporates cultural beliefs and characteristics indigenous to the area known as modern day Thailand coupled with much influence from ancient India, China, Cambodia,… … Wikipedia
Finno-Ugric religion — Pre Christian belief systems of the Finno Ugric peoples, who lived in northern Scandinavia, Siberia, the Baltic region, and central Europe. Surviving Finno Ugric groups include the Sami (Lapps), Finns, Estonians, and Magyars. The geographic and… … Universalium
Hmong — /hmawng/, n., pl. Hmongs, (esp. collectively) Hmong. Miao. * * * or Miao Mountain dwelling peoples of China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand who speak Hmong Mien languages. There are also émigré communities in the U.S. Agriculture is the chief means… … Universalium
