Greek Pagan Folktales: Σβραχνάς/ Svrachnás (Samos) by artist Anima ex Manus Art DollsMixed media: polymer clay, gauze, wire, armature. Painted with acrylics and pigments, sealed with matte and gloss varnish. There is a loop on the back of the head, to display on the wall or hang elsewhere. Art doll head ornament. Height: approx. 24 cm 9. 4 inches Svrachnas is a little child demon spirit. At night, he goes into peoples houses, stepping on the chests of the sleeping occupants, trying to suffocate them.