Color enhancement of and illistration of Kikimora. Kikimora is a legendary creature, a female house spirit in Slavic mythology. When she inhabits a house, she lives behind the stove or in the cellar. There are two different kinds of Kikimoras. You can tell she's around by her wet footprints. When home builders wanted to do something harmful to the person buying the house, they would bring in Kikimora. Once inside, it is difficult to get her to leave. When the house is in order, Kikimora looks after the chickens and housework. If not, she whistles, breaks dishes, and makes noises at night. She also comes out at night to spin. Color