tevilnost
Tevilnost is a concept rooted in Slavic folklore and traditional belief systems, particularly prominent in the cultures of Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and other South Slavic regions. The term derives from the verb *teviti*, meaning "to bathe" or "to cleanse," and refers to a ritual or spiritual practice aimed at purifying individuals, objects, or spaces from negative influences, evil spirits, or misfortune.
The practice often involves symbolic bathing or washing, sometimes using water blessed by a priest or collected
Tevilnost is closely tied to animistic and pagan beliefs, where water is considered a purifying and protective
While the practice has religious and folk origins, it continues to be observed in some communities today,