The "Grandfather", the house spirit. He is responsible for maintaining peace and order in the household. Peasants always made sure that the domowije was fed nightly, in return being protected and taken care of. When a new house was built, the owner would make sure that a piece of bread was put down before the stove went in, to attract the domowije to the home; the favorite places for the domowije to live are under the stove or the threshold under the front door. They forewarn of threats and troubles. Before the death of family member the domowije weeps.