Karjärkides
Karjärkides is a term that appears in some Baltic mythologies and folklore, generally referring to a mythical creature or being. The exact nature and attributes of karjärkides can vary between different regional interpretations and stories. In some contexts, it is described as a spirit associated with forests or wild places, potentially acting as a guardian or a trickster. These beings are often depicted as elusive and rarely seen by humans, their presence more often felt through sounds or subtle disturbances in their environment.
The etymology of the word "karjärkides" is not definitively established, though some scholars suggest a connection