Koschei

noun

Kos·​chei kəsh-ˈchā 

: sorcerer and villain in Russian folklore

Examples of Koschei in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As Koschei the Deathless stirs from millennia-long captivity, powerful allies close in to reclaim the human lands. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

As the Night Court’s Inner Circle disperses far and wide, desperate for any advantage against Koschei and his mighty allies, peace hangs by a fragile thread. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026

In book six, the Night Court needs to find a way to work together to fight Koschei the Deathless or risk more innocent deaths. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Russian Koščéj

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above