pöördnaidi
Pöördnaidi is a fictional concept originating from Estonian folklore, often depicted as a type of witch or sorceress. The term itself is a compound word, with "pöörd" potentially relating to turning or changing, and "naidi" being a diminutive or familiar form of "woman" or "girl." This suggests a figure associated with transformation or a mischievous female entity.
Descriptions of pöördnaidi vary across different tales. They are sometimes said to possess the ability to shapeshift,
The concept of the pöördnaidi likely served as a way to explain misfortune, illness, or unusual occurrences