Chort

/tʃɔːrt/ noun

Definition

In Slavic mythology, a devil or demon figure; also spelled 'chort' or 'chorty'.

Etymology

From Russian and other Slavic languages where 'chort' (чорт) refers to demonic beings in folklore. The term likely predates Christian influence but was integrated into Orthodox Christian theology as a translation for 'devil.'

Kelly Says

Russian folklore is filled with encounters between mortals and the chort—trickster demons that make deals with humans, much like the Devil in Western stories, but these creatures are often portrayed as more mischievous than purely evil, reflecting pre-Christian pagan beliefs that survived Christianization.

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