BISURA

BISURA (from ancient Turkic “bichin” – an ape) is a kikimora or a lower spirit. It is named B., bichura in Turkic, and kikimora in Slavic mythology. It appears in bylichkas, fairytales. The creature is insidious and cunning. It lives in thick woods and houses where people often quarrel. It can turn into different creatures, such as a meowing cat, a barking dog, a crying child etc. It lures people into the thick forest, sucks their blood or drives them crazy. If B. likes a person, it can protect him, help him to become rich, alleviate his diseases and banish his misfortunes.

F.A. Nadrshina