Gamayun

Gamayun is a prophetic bird of Slavic folklore. It is a symbol of wisdom and knowledge and lives on a island in the mythical east, close to paradise. Gamayun is said to spread divine messages and prophecies, as she knows everything about creation, gods, heroes, and man. Like the Sirin, the alkonost and other creatures deriving ultimately from the Greek myths and siren mythology, the Gamayun is normally depicted as a large bird with a woman's head.