🧬 Shapeshifter, snake/firebird form, brings wealth

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The Aitvaras is a household spirit from Lithuanian folklore, often taking the form of a black rooster or fiery snake. It's believed to bring wealth to a home by stealing from others, making its blessings morally ambiguous. It is said to enter homes through chimneys and reward those who keep it with riches, but often at a spiritual cost. Many legends warn against killing or offending an Aitvaras, as they can retaliate. It sometimes overlaps with dragon or demon-like imagery in local myths. The Aitvaras may also be linked to broader Indo-European fire-spirit motifs. Despite its criminal tendencies, some households revered it like a guardian.