多摩威
多摩威（俄語：Домово́й，意指「家中的一員」）是分佈於俄羅斯、波蘭、塞爾維亞、烏克蘭等地的斯拉夫人祖靈信仰。它是家族祖先的化身，通常被描繪成長有尾巴與犄角、眼神閃爍的白髮老翁。[1]
斯拉夫人會以黏土或石頭製作多摩威的塑像，放置於門前或壁龕上。他們相信透過祭祀，能使多摩威守護家族成員與牲畜，並與其他家族的多摩威戰鬥以保護自家利益；相對的，若家族成員觸怒多摩威，則會遭致災厄。[2]
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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.