Raróg

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In Slavic mythology, the Raróg (Polish pronunciation: [ˈraruk]), is a hawk, falcon, or fiery dwarf who turns himself into a whirlwind. The word 'Raróg' seems to be a late bastardization of the name Svarog.[citation needed] In Lusatia and the Urals it was customary to throw a knife into a whirlwind to kill the demon residing in it. Bulgarians, Russians, and Pomeranians would cast themselves face down before a whirlwind to ward off misfortune and illness. Russians would shout "a belt around your neck!" in order to strangle the demon. In Polish folklore, rarógs are considered to be small demons that bring luck to people. Raróg is also the Polish name of the Saker Falcon.

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