Rokita
Rokita is a Polish folk devil. He was specifically busy corrupting peasants, as opposed to, say, Boruta who dealt with the noblemen. While sometimes shown in any rustic setting, he was usually pictured standing on or near a willow tree at the edge of a swamp.
The name can also refer to:
People
- Jan Rokita (born 1959), a Polish politician (PO), husband of Nelli
- Nelli Rokita (born 1957), a Polish politician (PiS), wife of Jan Maria
- Anna Rokita (born 1986), an Austrian speed skater
- Jan Rokyta (died 1591), a member of the Unity of the Brethren in Poland
- Todd Rokita (born 1970), US congressman
Places
- Rokita, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, a settlement in Poland
Plants
- wierzba rokita (Salix rosmarinifolia), Polish name for rosemary-leaved willow (note the devil)
- Wierzba Rokita, a protected landmark, the thickest white willow (Salix alba) in Poland