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Shishiga (fromRussian:шиши́га, also calledleshenka, ле́шенка) is a female swamp (or forest) creature similar to the wood-goblin inRussianfolklore andmythology. It is described as white, nude, and tousled and is considered to harass the people and bring misfortune to the drunkards.
The same creature is important in the mythology ofKomi people. She supposedly lives in theKama River and often goes to the shore to comb her hair. Everybody who sees her will soon drown or die by another cause.
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