Rusalka

Rusalka is a water nymph from Slavic folklore, often depicted as a beautiful young woman associated with rivers, lakes, or ponds. According to legend, Rusalki are the souls of young women who died tragically, particularly by drowning. They embody both beauty and a haunting presence, sometimes enchanting men, while also possessing a darker side that can lead to mischief or danger. Rusalka has been popularized in literature and the arts, notably in Antonín Dvořák's opera "Rusalka," where her longing for love and the human world is poignantly portrayed through her famous aria "Song to the Moon."