Gagana

For the Indian film, see Gagana (film).

In Russian folklore Gagana is a miraculous bird with an iron beak and copper claws. It is said to live on the Buyan Island. The bird is often mentioned in incantations. It is also said this bird guards the Alatyr alongside Garafena the snake.

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