latawiec

In Polish folklore, a spirit which can assume the form of a man, or sometimes of a fascinating maiden. He likes to beguile belated travelers from their right way. When latawiec likes to gratify his lust, he visits witches in the form of a flying fiery serpent.

References

Source

  • Bonnerjea, Biren. (1920). A Dictionary of Superstitions and Mythology. Thomson Gale.