Name
Zmey
Slavic / Eastern European
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Dragon Myth Entry
Slavic / Eastern European
Zmey
Eastern Europe
These dragons do not always dwell in castles. Some belong to storm, swamp, and folktale fear. Multi-headed and shape-shifting, they embody nature's unpredictable wrath.
Associated With
Storms, swamps, forests, folklore, elemental fear
Atmosphere
These dragons do not always dwell in castles. Some belong to storm, swamp, and folktale fear.
Region
Eastern Europe
Medieval and early vernacular folklore
Atlas Context
This entry is part of Where Dragons Dwell, an interactive atlas of dragon myths and sacred serpent traditions across world cultures.