A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Slavic mythology, Vila (or in plural: víly) is also known as samovila or samodiva. This supernatural being is a scary female demon associated with chasing, molesting, and driving people crazy.
One ancient belief is that their name gave rise to the word ‘szalawila,’ which means not only a frivolous person but also a mentally ill person.
The ability to transform into different beings often misled people who met them. By tradition, these demons used to dance under the full moon. If any mortal approached their dancing circle, he/she would risk their wrath and die at their hands.
A man who met such a creature on his way often lost his head, and, in this state of mind and out of control, he put himself in great danger, leading to death.
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