The Vodyanoy is a male water spirit that enjoys splashing in rivers and drifting along on floating logs. A Vodyanoy appreciates being respectfully referred to as "grandfather." Otherwise, they can cause trouble by destroying dams and water mills. Like the mermaid, the Vodyanoy has a fish tail. Covered in black fish scales, algae, and mud, these creatures resemble a naked old man with the face of a frog. Their eyes burn like coals. If you see one, he might drown you or turn you into his slave
