多摩威
多摩威（俄语：Домово́й，意指“家中的一员”）是分布于俄罗斯、波兰、塞尔维亚、乌克兰等地的斯拉夫人祖灵信仰。它是家族祖先的化身，通常被描绘成长有尾巴与犄角、眼神闪烁的白发老翁。[1]
斯拉夫人会以黏土或石头制作多摩威的塑像，放置于门前或壁龛上。他们相信透过祭祀，能使多摩威守护家族成员与牲畜，并与其他家族的多摩威战斗以保护自家利益；相对的，若家族成员触怒多摩威，则会遭致灾厄。[2]
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- ^ Jones, William. Credulities Past and Present: Including the Sea and Seamen, Miners, Amulets and Talismans, Rings, Word and Letter Divination, Numbers, Trials, Exorcising and Blessing of Animals, Birds, Eggs, and Luck. London: Chatto & Windus. 1898: 4721898 [2019-06-02].
One way of pacifying an irritated 'domovoy,' or house elf, among the Russians [...].
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Arrowsmith, Nancy. Dusky elves. Field Guide to the Little People: A Curious Journey Into the Hidden Realm of Elves, Faeries, Hobgoblins & Other Not-so-mythical Creatures. [1977] [2019-06-02]. ISBN 9780738715490.
The Domoviye are among the most important Slavic house elves, although their name is sometimes used for other species. [...] The Domoviye (singular Domovoy) do favors for the family, stealing food and grain from the neighbors, cleaning the hous.