Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "多摩威" in Chinese language version.
One way of pacifying an irritated 'domovoy,' or house elf, among the Russians [...].
The Domoviye are among the most important Slavic house elves, although their name is sometimes used for other species. [...] The Domoviye (singular Domovoy) do favors for the family, stealing food and grain from the neighbors, cleaning the hous.