Dze-temi
Dze-temi is a guardian spirit from Georgian folklore that protects cattle and sheep, watching over flocks in the high mountain pastures of the Caucasus. This pastoral deity is deeply connected to the traditional Georgian way of life, where livestock herding has been a central occupation for thousands of years. Dze-temi is believed to appear either as a gigantic ram with golden fleece or as an old shepherd with a crook, testing the diligence and care of shepherds who tend their flocks in the remote alpine meadows. The spirit demands respect and occasional offerings of bread and salt in exchange