monsters from all over the world (folklore)

VIII.Utopiec, Yopielec, Vodnik

The shores of all inland waters were considered particularly dangerous places for all bathers, fishermen and drifters. Why? Because there were frequent drownings and mishaps. And it is the souls of those who died tragically in the water that became Drowned or Drowned (the name varies depending on the region).They were depicted as deformed people, with scales and fingers covered with membranes. They fell to the banks near bridges and footbridges, and then suddenly dragged people into the water. Sometimes these Polish monsters, such as the Sphinx, asked their victims about riddles on which their fate depended. However, they were rarely guessed.Vodkas, on the other hand, differed slightly from Utopka or Topielce. They were supposed to be shortly elderly people with green fish eyes who not only drowned specific people, but were responsible for all floods and floods. Therefore, pet offerings were made to them from time to time to ensure their favor. Has it worked? It's hard to say ... Apparently, for entertainment, they sometimes placed trinkets on the water to lure the daredevils into the center of the water and never let them go.However, they feared most children-Drowners, that is those who drowned accidentally, as well as those murdered by their mothers. It was said that the cruelest and most stubborn of them spared no one until they murdered him. It definitely gives you shivers down your spine, right?