AlkonostThe Alkonost of Russian folklore (not to be confused with Gamayun) are serene beings of beau
AlkonostThe Alkonost of Russian folklore (not to be confused with Gamayun) are serene beings of beauty, renowned for their otherworldly voices and spellbinding melodies. Their songs entrance listeners much like the Greek sirens, who were originally depicted as half-woman, half-fish and altogether understood to be much more hazardous to humankind. There is speculation as to the origin of the name Alkonost - perhaps it comes from the mythical Greek figure Alcyone, who was transformed into a kingfisher by the gods. -- source link
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