Mamuny

🔴 Tie a small red ribbon around the baby's wrist. This was believed to repel evil spirits (a custom still practiced in some parts of Eastern Europe today).

(singular: Mamuna ) are fearsome female swamp demons originating from ancient Slavic folklore and mythology. Closely related to the Boginki or Dziwozona , they are most famous for being the original "boogeymen" who kidnapped newborn human babies and replaced them with monstrous changelings. mamuny

Here is your survival and lore guide to understanding and defending against these eerie spirits. 👹 Profile of a Mamuna 🔴 Tie a small red ribbon around the baby's wrist