Mysterious Illyrian creature wandering through Slovenia

The wool creature is driving away the winter season.

In the days following the annual Schrovetide carnival, a powerful figure disguises and goes to the door-to-door villagers in northeastern Slovenia to bring spring and with it abundance to local residents.

In the fertile land of this region of Slovenia, amid endless fields of wheat and hilly vineyards, there is a highly beloved creature and masquerade. It is presented, writes Periscope, every year during the Schrovedes carnival, when these residents wear masks and costumes and dance in the square, keep parades and parties on the streets.

According to ancient faiths, the hairy figure called referenceHe takes winter away from that place and helps bring happiness, abundance, and good vineyards to the land. He's the most popular character of all carnival.

The origin of the Koran ; full of mystery. Some hypotheses link him to the Illyrians, while others to the Celts who lived in that region between the years 1,000 and 3,000 prior to Christ's birth.

The annual ritual had become so important to local residents that in December 2017, its door-to-door laps were inscribed on the USSC0 Cultural Heritage List.

This creature wears very heavy, rich clothing. A robe of sheep's skin; red or green braids; black boots, etc. /Periscope