The Alkonost - Legendary Bird With a Woman's Face

In Russian Slavic folklore exists a legendary bird that has become central to modern reality, The Alkonost is a beautiful bird endowed with a woman’s head that sings charming notes to lure its guests. The creature has endless powers to transform fruits and trees.

According to campfire tales, the creature is similar to the Greek demigoddess popularly known as Alcyone.  The Greek tales count the tragic ending of this goddess who was transformed into a kingfisher after a battle with the gods. Some stories differ with the ending including one in which Alcyone escaped and was never seen again.