Irich ( Chuvash. Yurkh ) - spirit; 1. the keeper of the hearth; 2. an evil spirit that sends people external diseases: smallpox , measles , boils , scabies , eye pain, etc. [1] .
| Irich | |
|---|---|
hearth keeper; | |
| Mythology | Chuvash |
| Floor | Female |
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Mythological Image
It is believed that once upon a time she was an old maid and was engaged in quackery , treatment.
During her life, she became so famous for her ability to treat that after death they began to respect her and in prayers to turn to her for tumors and eye diseases . Bodily she is not visible, and sometimes appears in a dream in the image of an old maid. It is generally considered a good spirit, as it cures diseases. But if you offend her, it can hurt [2] .
Activities and lifestyle
Jerech were considered to be the dwellings of cages , barns , ravines , bridges .
The magic of items related to irich
Sacrifice
When Yerekh was ill with skin and eye diseases, sacrificial gifts were brought: a piece of lead , silver coins, a shred of silk, food that was put in y вrĕh pĕrni - a body made of elm .
The basic requirement of the guardian spirit is a peaceful life. Herech was represented in a female form (according to legend, he came from an old maiden). When she got married, the girl took an elm box with her and hung it in a new place [3] .
The habitat of the Herech was called Waikilli . This place was not shown to strangers. Often this was the place in the name belonging to any kind: Waikilli Urtemey , etc.
Erich in folk art
Literature
- Sboev V.A. Chuvashs in everyday, historical and religious relations: Their origin, language, rituals, beliefs, traditions . - 3rd. - M, 185. - S. 126. - 191 p.
- Mesarosh D. Monuments of the old Chuvash faith / Per. with weng. . - Cheboksary: ChGIGN, 2000. - T. 1. - 360 s. - ISBN 5-87677-017-5 .