[Folklore] In Slavic folklore, a Vodnik is a water demon who comes into existence when a child is drowned. He lures people into the water and hold them under until they suffocate. He appears as a fish or as a human with green hair. In Russia he is called Vodjanoj.
VODNIK
Meaning of VODNIK in English
Encyclopedia Mythica English dictionary. Английский энциклопедический словарь греческой мифологии. 2012