Tradition / Region: Russian Mythology
Alternate Names: —
Category: Spirit
The Myth
A kolodechnik is a type of brownie spirit in Russian folklore and is regarded as the master and guardian of a well. Each kolodechnik is bound to a specific well, which it protects as its own domain.
The spirit is believed to dwell within the depths of the well, watching over the water and ensuring its proper use. Every well has its own kolodechnik, and the spirit does not stray from the place it guards.