Domovoy, house spirit in Slavic folklore, protector of the household,usually described as a small-dwarvish like creature
The Domovoy are believed to protect the well-being of a kin in any of its aspects. They are very protective towards the children and the animals of the house, constantly looking after them. These proto demigods are often represented as fighting with one another Domovoy against Polevoy, to protect and make grow the welfare of their kin. In such warfare, the Domovoy of the eventual winner family is believed to take possession of the household of the vanquished rivals.
They are believed to share the joys and the sorrows of the family, and to be able to forebode and warn about future events, such as the imminent death of a kindred person, plagues, wars or other calamities which threaten the welfare of the kin. The Domovoy become angry and reveal their demonic aspect if the family is corrupted by bad behaviour and language. In this case, the god may even quit and leave the kin unprotected against illness and calamity,also he steals and hides stuff from tyhe house host,jewelry,tools,and other things important to house landlord.