upyrica:

“…Shooting stars are demons who come out at night to have intercourse with women, in particular virgins and recent widows. This leaves the women emaciated. To prevent evil effects of this kind you must immediately say: “Amen, Amen, rassyp’sia!” (Amen, Amen, disperse!). […] Witches in Ukraine were reputed to catch falling stars and keep them in jars, perhaps for this very purpose.”

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The Bathhouse at Midnight