Zmey Gorynych, the three-headed dragon of Slavic legend, emerges from the depths with a roar that shakes the earth itself. A beast of destruction and deception, its power lies not only in its fiery breath but in its cunning ability to bargain with those who dare challenge it. But heroes rise—Dobrynya Nikitich, Nikita the Tanner—and the dragon's reign is momentarily halted. Yet, like all legends, Zmey Gorynych's story never truly ends. Explore the myth of this monstrous creature and the brave souls who have faced it.

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