Вій by Nikolai Gogol
In this chilling tale of supernatural horror, a young seminary student named Khoma Brut encounters a terrifying witch during his travels through the Ukrainian countryside. After a harrowing escape, he is summoned to a remote village to pray over the body of a deceased young woman, only to discover she is the same witch he had previously encountered. Over three nights, Khoma is besieged by malevolent forces as he struggles to maintain his faith and sanity, culminating in a spine-tingling confrontation with the monstrous demon, Viy, whose gaze can petrify any living being. The story masterfully blends folklore with psychological terror, exploring themes of fear, faith, and the supernatural.
- Published
- 1835
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 20-30
- Original Language
- Russian
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(5.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- The Viy
- Vii
- Viy
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