The book briefly characterises them as the Moravian and Slovak counterparts of Czech witches. They are evil in nature, and folk tradition credited them with extraordinary abilities, including power over celestial phenomena. A range of protective magical practices existed against their influence.
Where it appears
Moravia and Slovakia.
What the old legends say
Folk tradition used the sign of the cross, prayer, holy water, salt and protective herbs against bosorky. It was also important not to accept suspicious gifts and not to let a stranger perform unknown acts in the house or around livestock.
SOURCES OF THE STORY
Sources of the original atlas Tajemná místa · page 21
This legend preserves a folk tale. Its motifs do not constitute evidence of supernatural events.
