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Revision as of 20:06, 7 April 2004 by Auric (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)In Russian mythology, especially in the Caucasus region, Koshchei is an evil spirit with a terrible appearance, menacing principally young women. Koschei's other name is Koschei-Immortal, the reason for which is the fact that his death is saved separately in a needle, that is in an egg, that is in a box, that is on the big tree. Koschei will die the day the needle is broken.
In Neil Gaiman's American Gods, Koschei is referenced as an evil wizard.
In Robert Heinlein's Job: a comedy of Justice, Koschei is the supreme glaroon who presides over Jehovah and Loki.