Alkonost

The Alkonost is a mythological creature with the body of a bird and the head of a beautiful woman. It derives from Slavic and old Russian folklore, and is described as a mythical being that has the ability to mesmerize humans with their enchanting voices. References and depictions of Alkonost can be found in Russian chronicles, on 13th century cathedral monuments, and on jewels from the era of Kiev Russia. The Alkonost is typically described as a creature of the dawn.