Gamayun

Prophetic Bird

Gamayun

Country of Origin: Russia
Being Type: Prophetic Bird
Gamayun prophetic bird illustration

Power Stats

Aggression
2/10
Magic Abilities
10/10
Physical Power
5/10

Origin Backstory

The paradise bird-woman Gamayun sings songs of divine prophecy, fate, and ancient knowledge; her voice can drive listeners mad or grant enlightenment. She is a messenger of the gods.

Key Features

  • Woman-faced bird
  • Prophecy song
  • Fate and history knowledge
  • Madness or wisdom effect
  • Book carrier

Lore

Gamayun is a paradise bird-woman in Slavic (Russian) mythology, a messenger of the gods whose prophetic songs reveal fate, history, and ancient knowledge. Her voice can drive listeners mad or grant enlightenment, and she carries books or scrolls. Gamayun symbolizes divine wisdom and the power of prophecy. In myths, she represents the pursuit of knowledge and the double-edged nature of truth in Slavic tradition.