Rusalki

[Maria Gromova]

No: HPFGUIDX 80927

Catlady wrote:
 I can't remember whether it is water or land vila who are called
> 'rusalka' (plural: rusalki) in Bulgaria or someplace, from the name
> of the Greek holiday Rosalia, which IIRC has something to do with
> putting roses on the family graves (more death).

Maria here:
Rusalki are from the Russian folklore, and they are water spirits. There was
a traditional holiday in Russia, called Rusalnaya nyedyelya, or Rusalki
week, the name is said to be derived from the name Rosalia. The week was
dedicated to honouring the Rusalki.
Maria (from Russia).