Leshy is a forest spirit in Slavic mythology. It is usually pictured as a spirit that helps and protects animals in the forest. People have often imagined leshy as being a tall man with wild, green hair dressed in a coat made of leaves and wearing antlers. He sometimes has magical powers, like being able to change shape, make plants grow and move between different parts of the forest. Leshy is a helpful spirit, and is said to bring peace and happiness to the forest.