Scholars aren’t entirely sure where Dazbog came from, but he’s often cited as the god of the sun in pre-Christian Slavic culture. His mythical mode of transportation—a golden chariot pulled by fire-breathing horses—sounds a little too much like ancient Greek. The chronicle of early Kievan Rus’, known as the Primary Chronicle, mentions the god Dazhbog (or … Read moreDazbog : Exploring the Slavic God of Sun and Wealth
The Prince of Kiev, Vladimir, constructed idols of pagan gods on the hill above the city of Kiev in 980, but he was tasked with tearing them down a few decades later. Vladimir erected a statue of Horz in addition to those of Perun, Mokosi, Stribog, Simargal, and Dazbog. We have no idea what this … Read moreHorz: Unveiling the Slavic God of the Sun and Harvest
In Slavic mythology, Jarilo, also called Jarylo, Yarylo, Iarilo, and Gerovit, is an essential and holy god. He is also known as Jarylo. He is the deity of the spring, plants, and fertility. He was often shown with an olive branch in one hand and a sword or other warrior gear. The root of the … Read moreJarilo: Exploring the Slavic God of Spring and Rebirth
In Slavic mythology, Triglav, a god with three heads, is seen as a combination of the three most critical Slavic gods. Several Slavic tribes in Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia believed in these gods. Triglav is Slovenia’s highest mountain, and Mount Troglav is the highest point of Dinara Hill. This Slavic God has been … Read moreTriglav : Unraveling the Three-Headed Slavic God
According to some accounts, Stribog is Slavic mythology’s deity and spirit of the winds, sky, and air. He is also considered the ancestor of the winds that blow in each of the eight cardinal directions. There is some debate on the origin of the name; for more information, click here. The word “Stribog” or “Strzybóg” … Read moreStribog :Exploring the Slavic God of Wind and Air
Mythical beings and gods populate the lands of the Slavs. Slavic mythology recognizes a single, all-powerful deity despite being a polytheistic tradition. Svarog is the supreme deity to whom all other gods answer. Despite being no match for Perun’s strength, Svarog was honoured as the God who made and ruled over all others. In addition, … Read moreSvarog :Unraveling the Divine Craftsman in Slavic Mythology
Rod, the ancestor of all Slavic divine beings and all of creation, has been sound asleep in a golden egg, a symbol of new life. Rod had been resting but instead waiting for the right moment to become strong enough to make everything we know as the world. He was floating in the chaos of … Read moreRod :Primal Creator God of Slavic Mythology
Veles has long been linked to the occult as the ruler of the dead. The ancient world’s witch doctors, sorcerers, shamans, and magicians worshipped him. Shepherds and their flocks had Veles to thank for their safety, and Veles was a god they worshipped for that exact reason. Veles used the song to transport himself and … Read moreVeles :Enigmatic Slavic God of Nature and Underworld
The Greeks prayed to Zeus, and the Romans prayed to Jupiter, but the Slavs acceded to Perun, the thunder god. Perun was the most powerful God in the Slavic pantheon. Even someone who knows little about the weather would agree that lightning and thunder are amazing. The power of nature is undeniable and scary, so … Read morePerun :Supreme Slavic God of Thunder and Lightning