"Pūķis" means "dragon" in English.
Though having this name, the Latvian pūķis is not evil like it's brothers from the Christian mythology. The Latvian pūķis is a bringer of treasure, wealth and happiness, if you have one in your house.
According to our myths, it is somewhat easy to get one pūķis for yourself. It is said, you could buy it in Riga or Jelgava's market. When you buy it, the pūķis is usually tied up in a rope or wool. He or she will serve only one master - you - and bring everything you need.
The myths are very particular about how to take care of pūķis. Our pūķis actually has likeness for sweets - you have to feed him with porridge that is mixed with a lot of honey. And you usually keep it in the attic or somewhere else others won't disturb it.
The pūķis is usually said to bring the treasure at night. Its appearance is as a bolt or splash of bright lightning, sometimes reminding a ribbon.