Tradition: Evenki Mythology, Russian Mythology
Alternative Names: Kalir
Category: Deer

The Myth

Kalir is a mythical creature from Evenki folklore with the body of a gigantic male wild deer. It has elk antlers on its head and a fish’s tail.

Kalir acts as a spirit assistant to the shaman, serving as a supernatural helper within Evenki shamanic tradition.

Sources

“Калир (Kalir).” New Bestiary (Bestiary.us). Accessed September 5, 2026. https://www.bestiary.us/kalir