Paganism is the general name for all the primordial beliefs of different peoples, originating from the depths of centuries. Slavic paganism is our faith, the faith of the entire Slavic people.
One of the most ancient peoples, which today includes: Russians and Ukrainians, Belarusians and Poles, Czechs and Slovaks, Bulgarians and Macedonians, Serbs and Montenegrins, Slovenes and Croats. We bake pancakes, saying goodbye to Maslenitsa - Morena and telling ancient tales about Baba Yaga. We still have bread at the heart of everything, and hospitality is an honor.
On Kupala we jump over bonfires and look for blooming ferns. Brownies live with us in our houses, and mermaids swim in rivers and lakes. We tell fortunes using Kolyada, and sometimes we just toss a coin. We honor our ancestors and leave offerings for them on Remembrance Day. We treat illnesses and illnesses with herbs, and for ghouls and vampires we use garlic and aspen stakes. We make a wish while sitting between the cleats and spit over our left shoulder when we meet a black cat.
Groves and oak forests are sacred to us, and we drink healing water from springs. We cast spells, fishing gear and read amulets against the evil eye. The brave bravery finds itself in fist fights, and in case of trouble, our brave warriors will take it away from the Slavic land.
The pantheon of Slavic gods looks like a family tree of a princely family: the most ancient supreme male deity among the Slavs was Rod. Already in Christian teachings against paganism in the 12th-13th centuries. they write about Rod as a god who was worshiped by all peoples. Rod is the god Progenitor. Svarog, Semargl, Makosh, Lada - father gods; Perun, Veles - second generation (sons), Dazhbog, Yarilo, Khors - third generation (grandsons).
Ancient pagan pantheon, were divided into solar gods and functional gods. There were four hypostases of the Sun God, according to the number of seasons: Khors (Kolyada), Yarilo, Dazhdbog (Kupaila) and Svarog (Svetovit). All mythological creatures responsible for one side or another human life, can be divided into three main levels: highest, middle and lowest.
Thus, at the highest level are the gods, whose “functions” are most important for the Slavs and who participated in the most widespread legends and myths. These include such deities as Svarog (Stribog, Sky), Semargl - the god of death, Veles - the black god, lord of the dead, wisdom and magic, Earth, Svarozhichi (children of Svarog and Earth - Perun, Dazhdbog and Fire).
At the middle level there were deities associated with economic cycles and seasonal rituals, as well as gods who embodied the integrity of closed small groups, such as Rod, for example Chur u Eastern Slavs. Most of the female deities, somewhat less human-like than the gods of the highest level, probably belonged to this level.
At the lowest level were creatures that were less human-like than the gods of the highest and middle levels. These included brownies, goblins, mermaids, ghouls, and banniki (banniks).
When worshiping, the Slavs tried to observe certain rituals that, as they believed, allowed them not only to receive what they asked for, but also not to offend the spirits they were addressing, or even to protect themselves from them, if necessary.
Svarog
The supreme deity of the Slavs was Svarog (aka Rod). Svarog - god - blacksmith, God of fire and family hearth, father of Dazhdbog. According to researchers, he is the supreme god of the Eastern Slavs, heavenly fire. Svarog greatly contributed to the development of knowledge. It was Svarog who gave people pincers and taught them how to smelt copper and iron. In addition, Svarog established the very first laws according to which each man was supposed to have only one woman, and a woman one man.
Yarilo was imagined as a young man: an ardent, loving groom dressed in white clothes, barefoot, riding a white horse. Yarilo belongs to the annually dying and resurrecting gods of fertility. He appeared at the right time of year, spread the warmth of the spring sun, brought youthful freshness and ardor of feelings into the life of nature and the lives of people, and filled people with courage. Wild animals, nature spirits and lower deities obey Yarilo. In winter, Yarila turns into Frost and destroys what he gave birth to in the spring. On Kupala, the ceremony of Farewell to Yarilo is held, since Yarilo, the God of the spring Sun, “dies” to be reborn the next Spring. In his place comes the adult Sun, the Sun-husband Dazhdbog.
Dazhdbog is the god of fertility and sunlight. Dazhdbog rides across the sky in a wonderful chariot drawn by four white, fire-maned horses with golden wings. And sunlight comes from the fiery shield that Dazhdbog carries with him. Twice a day - morning and evening - he crosses the Ocean-Sea on a boat pulled by geese, ducks and swans. Dazhdbog had a majestic gait and a direct gaze that knew no lies. And also wonderful hair, sunny-gold, easily flying in the wind.
Horse is a male deity who embodies the desire of boys and adult husbands for knowledge, spiritual growth, self-improvement, to overcome difficulties encountered in life and find the right solutions. During the day, this rider slowly moves across the sky, and at night he returns back along the underground “Sea of Darkness” to reappear in the sky in the morning. The Patron God of good weather and the giver of a rich Harvest to grain growers. He also patronized trade and exchange. Guardian God of the Earth.
God Perun is the God of thunder and lightning, like heavenly fire, the patron of warriors and the princely squad, the God-manager, the god who punishes for non-compliance with laws. It happened that God's punishment overtook the wicked, burning his home with fire, or killing him with lightning. And, in addition, there was great faith among the people that Perunov’s lightning was capable of expelling evil spirits, as well as devilish obsession, and also protecting from witchcraft and sending illnesses and disasters. Perun is the ruler of the heavens, but the earth is also under his rule. Dedicated to this formidable god of forests and groves. Due to the fact that the oak was considered the main tree of Perun, oak groves were considered sacred forests.
Semargl was represented in the form of a bird (usually a bird of prey - a “falcon”) or a dragon with a sparkling body, flaming hair and radiance escaping from the mouth, as well as in the form of a fiery whirlwind.
He sat on a golden-maned horse of silver color. Thick smoke became his banner. Where Semargl passed, a scorched trail remained. Such was his strength, but more often than not he looked quiet and peaceful. Semargl, God of fire and the Moon, fire sacrifices, home and hearth, stores seeds and crops. Can turn into a sacred winged dog. The name of the God of Fire is not known for certain; most likely, his name is so sacred. Of course, this God does not live somewhere in seventh heaven, but directly among people!
Kostroma
Kupalo
Semarg does not allow evil into the world. At night he stands guard with a fiery sword and only one day a year does Semargl leave his post, responding to the call of the Bathing Lady, who calls him to love games on the day of the Autumn Equinox. And on the day of the Summer Solstice, 9 months later, the children Kostroma and Kupala are born to Semargl and Kupalnitsa.
Veles
According to Slavic ideas, after the world was created by Rod, the god Veles set this world in motion. Day began to give way to night, the change of seasons began, winter was followed by spring, spring was followed by summer, then autumn and winter again. Very few people knew that law - only the sorcerers and magicians who served Veles. Veles could take on any form. Most often he was portrayed as a wise old man, a protector of plants and animals. IN ancient Russian chronicles Veles is considered the patron and protector of all domesticated animals and a god material well-being. He was a werewolf god, the god of hunting and prey, owner of waters and patron of warriors. The gray prophetic Wolf from Russian fairy tales was considered a distant ancestor of Veles. Veles also appears as the god of the Underworld. the god of the kingdom of Navi, where the souls of the dead go after death.
Stribog - In East Slavic mythology, the god of the wind. He can summon and tame a storm and can turn into his assistant, the mythical bird Stratim. In general, the wind was usually represented as a gray-haired old man living at the end of the world, in a dense forest or on an island in the middle of the ocean. He was mentioned and revered together with Dazhbog. Probably, the wind, like rain and sun, was considered the most important for the farmer. The sailors also prayed to Stribog to give “wind to the sail.”
Stribog
Stribog is the god of the wind in East Slavic mythology. The name Stribog goes back to the ancient root “strega”, which means “elder”, “paternal uncle”. He can summon and tame a storm and can turn into his assistant, the mythical bird Stratim. In general, the wind was usually represented in the form of a gray-haired old man living at the end of the world, in a dense forest or on an island in the middle of the sea-ocean.
Whistling
The wind has many grandchildren and sons, small breezes:
Whistling is the elder wind, considered the god of the storm;
Podaga is a hot, drying wind, lives in the desert in the South;
Weather - warm, light breeze, God of pleasant weather;
Siverko (North wind) - carries cold from the Arctic Ocean, very harsh.
Midday and Midnighter frolic day and night.
Makosh. Goddess of good fortune. Together with his daughters Dolya and Nedolya, he determines the Fates of people and Gods, weaving the Threads of Fate. Goddess Makosh at all times was a very attentive and caring Patron of weaving and all kinds of needlework, and also made sure that a good harvest grew in the fields where peasants put their Soul into their hard work.
To those who were not lazy, but worked in the fields, gardens and orchards with the sweat of their brow, putting their Soul into their hard work, Goddess Makosh sent her youngest Daughter - the blond Goddess Share. Those people who worked poorly and carelessly in their fields (no matter what Family they were from) received a bad harvest. Therefore, people said that “Makosh Dolya came from Makosh to measure the harvest” or “Makosh sent Nedolya to measure the harvest.”
Lada is the patroness of family happiness, mothers, children, widows and orphans. Her golden hair is decorated with pearls, and her dress is decorated with rich embroidery and jewelry. By the name of Lada, the ancient Slavs called not only the original goddess of love, but also the entire order of life - Lada, where everything was supposed to be fine, that is, good. Lada is the goddess of youth and spring, beauty and fertility, a generous mother, patroness of love and marriage. Her outfit shines with the dazzling brilliance of the sun's rays, her beauty is charming, and the drops of morning dew are called her tears; on the other hand, she acts as a warlike heroine, rushing through the heavens in storms and thunderstorms and driving away rain clouds. In addition, she is a goddess, in whose retinue the shadows of the deceased march into the afterlife. The cloud fabric is precisely the veil on which the soul, after the death of a person, ascends to the kingdom of the blessed. Among the ancient Slavs, the birch tree, which personified the goddess Lada, was considered a sacred tree. The white swan is the sacred animal of Lada, whose name meant, among other things, “swan”. Lada gave birth to twins - Lel and Polel.
Goddess Marena (Mara) - Great Goddess of Winter, Night and Eternal Sleep and Eternal Life. Goddess Marena, or Marena Svarogovna, one of the three named sisters of the Many Wise God Perun. Very often she is called the Goddess of Death, who stops earthly life man in the Explicit World, but this is not entirely true. But Goddess Marena, in addition to observing Nature’s rest on Midgard-Earth, when Mother Nature gathers life-giving forces for the spring awakening and the life of plants and animals, also observes the life of people. And when the time comes for people to go to long way along the Golden Path, the Goddess Marena gives instructions to each deceased person in accordance with the creative experience received.
Goddess Zhelya is the goddess of mortal sadness, pity and funeral lament, the messenger of the dead, escorting them to the funeral pyre. Even the mere mention of her name lightens the soul. Hence the words: Jelly, Pity. It symbolizes grief. Zhelya was revered as a memory of ancestors. Karina's sister. Daughter of Mary and Koshchei. Unearthly beauty and sad, with a pale face and long black hair, that’s how they imagined her.
Zhelya and Karna
Zhelya and Karna fly over the battlefield and notify who will be killed. When the battle ends, Zhelya sits with his head bowed and his arms around his knees, mourning the dead. According to those customs, fallen warriors were burned on funeral pyres, and Zhelya spread their ashes in a horn.
Belobog and Chernobog were always nearby, who were in constant struggle with each other: the daylight was dimming in the approaching twilight, and the darkness of the night was dispelled by the morning dawn; Sadness was quickly replaced by joy: after cruelty and envy, the time came for selfless and good deeds. Belobog was portrayed as a wise, gray-bearded and gray-haired old man, Chernobog as an ugly, skeletal “koshchei.” However, Belobog and Chernobog were revered equally.
Chernobog (black Serpent, Kashchei) Lord of Navi, Darkness and the Kingdom of Pekel. God of cold, destruction, death, evil; God of madness and the embodiment of everything bad and black. Sacrifices were made to him before the start of important tasks, for example, before going on a military campaign. Sacrifices were often bloody and human, they killed prisoners, slaves and horses.
Radegast was depicted armed from head to toe, with a battle axe, in a helmet on which an eagle, a symbol of glory, had spread its wings, and with a bull's head, a sign of courage, on a round shield.
Radegast is a lightning god, a killer and eater of clouds, and at the same time a luminous guest who appears with the return of spring. It was also associated with the idea of an honored divine guest, a stranger from heaven to earth. Russian villagers honored him with the guest's name. At the same time, he received the character of the guardian god of every foreigner (guest) who came to someone else’s house and surrendered under the protection of the local hearth, the patron god of those who came from distant countries merchants and trade in general.
Among our pagan ancestors, he was not a deity of the highest rank, but his name is still known and celebrated everywhere. He was revered as the patron and guardian of the boundaries of land holdings. At the boundaries of their plots, farmers made mounds, enclosing them with a palisade, and no one dared to dig up such a mound for fear of angering the deity. The border line was considered inviolable; no one could cross it willfully. Chur also protected a person and all his goods from evil spirits: as a resident of the roads passing by, he had more power over the devils than anyone else. Therefore, in case of danger, it is still advised to remember this god and shut yourself up, saying: “Keep away from me!”, that is, ask: “Keep away from me!” He even protects the secrets of a person's thoughts.
Cheese Mother Earth
Syra - Earth Mother - goddess of the earth, fertile mother, wife of Heaven. The earth seemed to the imagination of a pagan who deified nature as a living humanoid creature. Herbs, flowers, bushes, trees seemed to him like her lush hair; he recognized stone rocks as bones, tenacious tree roots replaced veins, the blood of the earth was the water oozing from its depths. And, like a living woman, she gave birth to earthly creatures, she moaned in pain in a storm, she was angry, causing earthquakes, she smiled under the sun, giving people unprecedented beauty, she fell asleep in the cold winter and woke up in the spring, she died, burned by drought and was reborn after the rains. And, just like a true mother, a person resorted to her at every time of his life. Remember in fairy tales? The hero will fall to the damp earth - and will be filled with new strengths.
Bereginya
The ancient Slavs believed that Bereginya was the great goddess who gave birth to all things. She is accompanied everywhere by luminous horsemen, personifying the sun. She was especially often addressed during the period of ripening of bread - this indicates that the goddess belonged to the supreme patrons of the human race. After all, the great goddess had to protect the people she created! Gradually, our ancestors came to believe that there were many beregins in the world, they lived in forests. According to popular beliefs, betrothed brides who died before the wedding turned to beregins. For example, those girls who committed suicide because of the betrayal of a treacherous groom. In this they differed from the water mermaids, who always live in the water and are born there.
Karachun
Karachun is a dark God. His servants were connecting rod bears, in which snowstorms turned, and packs of blizzard wolves. Karachun's Day coincided with one of the coldest days of winter, December 12/25, when the nights stop shortening and the sun no longer looks at the frost, but at the warmth. The ancient Slavs considered Karachun an underground god who commanded frost. For Belarusians, “karachui” means sudden death at a young age; an evil spirit that shortens life. In Russian this is death, destruction. The leap year is especially terrible; it is considered the time of Karachun, His element. Therefore, it is popularly believed that more people die on a leap year.
Lelya is the goddess of fertility, according to the second Rozhanitsa, daughter of Lada, goddess of childbirth. She is the patroness of women and young maidens. They ask her about her betrothed.
Lel is Lelya's brother. He is a fiery God, scattering or throwing sparks from his hand. Its power lay in the ignition of love. He is the son of beauty, because beauty gives birth to love. He was depicted as a golden-haired youth.
Goddess of Life in a broad sense this word, Life itself. Alive is the goddess of well-being, the deity of beauty and spring, as the flowering of all living things, the beginning of life. According to legends preserved in Poland, in the spring she turns into a cuckoo to “notify” people about the time of year and determine who will live how long.
Perunitsa
This goddess is the wife of the god Perun (she is one of the incarnations of the Goddess Lada). She is sometimes called the thunder maiden, as if emphasizing that she shares power over thunderstorms with her husband. She is a cloud maiden - beautiful, winged, warlike.
Kolyada
Kolyada - God of feasts, food, fun. Seasonal god, festive god. Kolyada marked the Slavic New Year. God Kolyada comes into the world with light and goodness, having defeated evil and darkness. Kolyada is the Patron God of military men and Priests. Kolyada was often depicted with a sword in her hand, with the blade of the sword facing downwards.
Dobrogost
Dobrogost - y Western Slavs the patron of good news, the messenger of the gods - something like the ancient Hermes. Descending from heaven, he put on winged boots, reminiscent of the running boots of Russian fairy tales.
Sea king
The Sea King (Water) is the ruler of all waters on earth. The king of the sea, according to popular belief, rules over all the fish and animals that are found in the seas. In folk tales, the Sea King is also called the Water King.
Mother of God Rozhana - Goddess of prosperity, spiritual wealth and comfort. Patron Goddess of pregnant women. This is the most ancient image in Slavic mythology. This goddess is a wife. She personifies the feminine principle in the universe. Women in labor are a collective female image. To this day, we call women in the maternity hospital Women in Labor, as they are likened to Mother Goddesses, giving new life.
Baba Yoga - Patron Goddess of orphans. She collected them from cities and towns and delivered them to her Skete. She did this in order to save her from death.
The Tree God is a forest deity, thanks to whom everything in Nature blooms and turns green.
Magura - Daughter of the thunderer Perun, cloud maiden. Beautiful, winged, warlike Magura is akin to the Scandinavian Valkyrie. Her heart is forever given to warriors and heroes. On the battlefield, Magura encourages the combatants with warlike cries, her golden helmet sparkles in the sun, instilling joy and hope in the hearts. Well, if a warrior fell from the blow of an enemy sword or was pierced by an arrow, Magura will overshadow him with her wings, touch his cold lips - and give him water to drink from a golden cup. He who has tasted the living water of Magura will go to the heavenly chambers - for eternal life, where, in the midst of unearthly bliss, he will forever remember Magura’s last kiss.
Svyatobor - God of forests, lord of goblin. Brother of Danube and Svyatogor.
Didilia is also from the Lada family. goddess of marriage, childbirth, growth, vegetation, personification of the moon. She is present at the release of wives from their burdens, and therefore barren wives made sacrifices to her and prayed to her to give them children. She seemed to be a beautiful young woman with a bandage decorated with pearls and stones on her head, like a crown; one hand was unclenched and the other was clenched into a fist.
Polelya is the second son of the goddess of love, the god of marriage, marriage ties. It is no coincidence that he was depicted in a simple white everyday shirt and a crown of thorns; he gave the same wreath to his wife. He blessed people for everyday life, a family path full of thorns.
Chislobog - God of time and astrologers.
Triglav
Triglav - Triune God. Unites Nav, Yav and Prav. Represents space. Monitors human karma. Big Triglav - Svaro Mr. Perun - Svyatovit or Perun - Dazhdbog - Fire, small - Horse - Veles - Stribog. Also patronizes the three families of Rurik, Sineus and Truvor.
Volkh - God of sorcery, hunting, war, daring, master of beasts. Volkh's mother was the earthly woman Martha, and his real father was the god Veles. When Volkh was born, he was wearing a wolf skin. And although after he was washed in water, the skin fell off, Volkh, like his father Veles, was a werewolf. He hunted, turning into various animals.
It was hot
Pripekalo is the god of lust. His appearance is changeable. Patronizes men. Married women This god was not terribly revered, for he forced men to suddenly forget their family responsibilities, their duty to their wives and children. There were many admirers of Pripekala, however, they preferred to keep it a secret, for there were frequent cases when deceived wives, having gathered together, set fire to the sanctuary of this patron of troubles and even stoned his priests.
Siva is the goddess of autumn and garden fruits. Depicted as a naked woman with long hair, holding a right hand an apple, and in the left - a bunch. And sometimes in the form gray old man. Siva is the deity of not only garden fruits, but also the time of their ripening, autumn. After Siwa drove Kashchei from Mount Hvangura, he himself began to rule there. Nearby there was a well of living water, and from this well fire shot up to the sky.
There are many more mid-level gods, here are a few interesting ones:
Zibog is the god of the earth, its creator and preserver. It was he who created mountains and seas, hills and rivers, crevices and lakes. He watches and cultivates the land. When he is angry, volcanoes erupt, a storm rises at sea, the earth shakes.
Zirka is the goddess of happiness. Every person has his own Zirka, which, like a guardian spirit, is constantly with his chosen one. There is a saying: “What will become of him if he is not in Zirka’s favor!”
The hall of Iria, where fallen warriors feast and hone their skills.
Niy (Viy) is the deity of the underworld, one of the main servants of Chernobog. He was also the judge of the dead. Viy is also associated with the seasonal death of nature during winter. This god was also considered the sender of nightmares, visions and ghosts. A huge hunchbacked old man with long hairy arms and paws. Eternally angry because he has to work day and night without rest - accepting the souls of the dead. Those who fell into the clutches of the ugly Niy - there is no turning back. In later times, this was the leader of the evil spirits Viy.
Nemiza is the god of air, lord of the winds. Nemiza was depicted with a head crowned with rays and wings. Nemiza is called upon to restore order and calm the violent winds.
Dana is the goddess of water. She was revered as a bright and kind goddess, giving life to all living things. According to the ancient belief, the thunder god boils rainwater in a thunderstorm flame, bathes the sky and earth in its downpours, and thereby grants the earth the power of fertility.
The Goddess Vesta - the Guardian Goddess of Wisdom, rules the arrival of Spring and the Awakening of Nature. In sculptural images, very rare, however, this goddess is represented as a richly dressed girl with a veil thrown over her head.
Karna is the Patron Goddess of reincarnation, giving a person the right to get rid of mistakes and fulfill his destiny.
Dzevana - Guardian Goddess of small children. Patron of nursing mothers.
Pestilence - God of death, cold, disease. Son of Mara.
Frost - God of winter, snow, cold. Son of Veles and Mary.
Shchur is the god of the boundary, on the other side of which there is death.
Drema - Goddess of drowsiness, sleepy dreams, drowsiness, laziness. Spouse of Sleep.
Bayan - God of songs, music and musical instruments. Grandson of Veles, son of Tur.
Krivda - Goddess of lies, deception, untruth. Daughter of Sud and Nedolya.
Truth - Goddess of truth, truth, honesty, fidelity to the oath. Krivda's older sister.
Resentment - Goddess of resentment, misfortune. Daughter of Mara
Zorya - Goddess of dawn, dawn, purification, health, children, love, vision, singing. Daughter of Dazhbog.
Trojan - God of health, healing herbs, witchcraft. Associated with fire and water. Patron of time and space.
Prince of Kyiv Vladimir (978-1015)
Having reigned in Kyiv in 980, Grand Duke Vladimir I carried out a kind of pagan reform, apparently trying to raise ancient folk beliefs to the level of a state religion - next to his towers, on a hill, the prince ordered wooden idols of six gods to be placed: Perun with a silver head and golden mustache, Fire-Svarozhich, Dazhdbog, Stribog, Semargl and Mokoshi.
Temple
Around 988, Vladimir himself was baptized, he baptized his boyars and, under pain of punishment, forced everyone to be baptized. Formally, Rus' became Christian. The funeral pyres went out, but for a long time pagan burial mounds were poured throughout the villages, they secretly prayed to Perun and Svarozhich, and celebrated exuberant holidays of their native antiquity. Paganism merged with Christianity.
Sudarushka's blog
More than two thousand years ago, scientists ancient Greece and Rome knew that in the east, between Baltic Sea and the Carpathian Mountains, live numerous nations with your religion. Our ancestors lived side by side with Indo-Iranian tribes, Cimmerians, Sarmatians, Scythians, Vikings, Taurians and many other peoples. Such proximity could not but affect the religion of the Slavs, and this is how the pantheon of Slavic gods arose. The list is quite impressive; pantheon implies diversity, totality, multitude. The pagan religion did not arise spontaneously; the proximity to various peoples had a great influence on it.
The genus is the creator of the whole world, the progenitor of the gods and the beginning of life for everything. Beregini-Rozhanitsy - his assistant, patroness of children and the elderly, newlyweds. Guardians of the home. Bereginya-Rozhanitsa, in turn, also had assistants - a brownie, a bannik, and a barn. The symbol of the goddess is the duck.
Rod is considered the god of fertility; the Slavs also believed that Rod sends souls to earth when a child is born. Rod's second name is Stribog, representing Saturday, which today is called parent's day.
Belobog
A good god with many names, he was also called Svetich, Svyatovit. Belobog gave fertility to the lands and souls of people. He was presented as a white horseman, dispelling darkness, accepting the laws of good and light.
The symbols of Belobog are a horn, a sword and a bow. The day of the autumn solstice is considered the holiday of God; on this day, sweet pies were presented to him as a gift.
Veles
Veles is considered the guardian of antiquity, the patron saint of animals. Most often, God is represented in the form of a bear. Veles was especially revered, like all the ancient Slavic gods. The list of his knowledge is inexhaustible; he has the wisdom of his ancestors and animals. All Souls' Day is his holiday. On the last night of October, our ancestors saw off their deceased relatives.
Pulp
What female Slavic gods existed? The list of names is headed by the goddess Myakosh, wife of Veles, goddess of the earth. Patronizes fertility, she is the goddess of fate and witchcraft. She is also considered a conductor between the world of the living and the world of the dead. The goddess helps housewives, imparts the ability to raise and raise children, work in the garden, field, and house, reveals healer secrets, and teaches them to understand herbs.
October 28 is considered a holiday (according to the Christian calendar, Paraskeva Friday), on this day Myakosh protects housewives and wives. One of the symbols of the goddess is a headdress with horns; her tree is aspen.
Krodo
The second name of God is Krat, the ancestor of Svarog, the lord of sacrificial fire. Patronizes sacred and sacrificial places. Crodo was represented in the image of Frost, cold and darkness follow him, they believed that God brings death with him.
Svarog
What are they like? male gods Slavic mythology? The list is headed by Svarog, perhaps the most famous of all pagan gods. He is considered an ancestor, a progenitor. This is the sun god who gave people speech and knowledge.
This wise god is depicted sitting in a chariot, surrounded by ancestors, intelligent animals and birds. Svarog is everywhere around, you can hear, see, and touch it.
Dazhdbog
The first son of Svarog is Dazhdbog. Gives warmth and light, vitality. Patron of light and warmth. Commands the rains, gives life-giving moisture and fertility. Sunday is considered the day of Dazhdbog, its stone is yakhont, and its metal is gold. The Russians considered themselves descendants of Dazhdbog, and in every house there was certainly a sign of the deity - the Solstice.
There were also kind and patient Slavic gods. The list is crowned by the goddess Lada, the patroness of love and family well-being, she protects the hearth. The symbol of the goddess is the swan and the dove; we associate these birds with fidelity, tenderness, and affection. The time of the goddess Lada is spring, the time of awakening of the spirits of nature, mermaids, mermans, and goblins.
Moraine
Morena comes from the words “haze”, “mara”, “haze”. Goddess of cold, winter, snow. Brings bitter cold, darkness, death. But this goddess is not so scary; she personifies the harsh Russian winter, which, as it were, tests people's strength. Morena's symbols are the Moon, the lynx and the owl.
Our ancestors were very sensitive to faith; Slavic gods and their meaning were inseparable from everyday life. The list of gods is very diverse, it is difficult to divide them by seniority. Each was important, they lived side by side with each, because the gods were, as it were, symbols of nature, the elements and were inseparable from the lives of people.
Yarilo
God of youth and fertile land, lord of the sun. Some consider him one of the faces of the god Veles, in his spring form. Its month is March, day of the week is Tuesday. Symbol - iron, stones - garnet, ruby, amber.
Perun
Perun is the god of war and thunder, lord of the elements. Thunder was perceived as the voice of Perun, lightning - his arrows. They imagined God racing across the sky in a fiery chariot, with a mace in his hands. Our ancestors believed that Perun protects the visible world from the invisible world, the navy.
Perun's Day is Thursday. His holiday was celebrated on August 2 (by Orthodox calendar- day of Elijah the prophet). Of the metals, God prefers tin, his stones are sapphire and lapis lazuli.
Here, perhaps, are all the main Slavic gods. The list of minor gods is even longer. Although it is difficult to call them secondary. Rus' is a northern land with a harsh climate, cold winds and severe frosts. And the gods of the Slavs personified the forces of nature.
Slavic pagan gods: list
Khors, Khoros - lord of the solar disk, maintains world order. Depicted in the form of the sun. Its day is considered to be the day of the winter solstice - December 22. According to the Slavs, on this day the old sun completed its course and gave way to the new sun, as if opening the beginning of a new year. Sunday is considered its day, and its metal is gold.
Viy
There were also dark Slavic gods. The list, perhaps, can be enumerated for a long time; the struggle between good and evil has always occurred. Personification dark forces— Viy, god of the underworld, ruler of sinners. According to legend, Viy had a deadly gaze; not a single person could withstand it. They imagined him in the form of an old man with huge heavy eyelids that he could not lift on his own. The legend of Viya was preserved in Gogol’s story, and later a film was made based on it.
Kolyada
Kolyada, the son of Dazhdbog, embodies the New Year's cycle, he is a festive god. Symbolizes the departure of the old and the arrival of the new year. The celebration of Kolyada began on December 20, and on December 21, a festive ritual dedicated to God began - Kolyadki.
Midday
There were also humorous, playful Slavic gods; the list is headed by Poludnitsa, the goddess of Slavic myths. She appeared in the form of a playful spirit. They believed that she was fooling travelers, putting them in a dark place. It was also Poludnitsa’s responsibility to ensure that no one worked at noon. She severely punished those who violated the ban, and could tickle them to death.
So, we can conclude that the gods were not good or bad. They were the personification of nature and the surrounding world, in all its manifestations. Each god had two hypostases. So, for example, Yarilo gives warmth, warms the earth, but on occasion he can also punish ( sunstroke). The moraine, although it brings cold and severe cold, has helped Rus' more than once, for example, the cold stopped Napoleon’s troops in 1812, and during the Great Patriotic War significantly complicated the movements of Hitler's troops. You can also remember the Russian folk tale, where Frost generously bestowed good girl and punished the bad one. Not all Slavic gods are listed here; it is quite difficult to compile a list. Each phenomenon, each aspect of life had its own deity, who was responsible not only for its space, but also for life as a whole.
Slavic Gods- an embodied idea of the World and world rules. When getting acquainted with the Slavic faith and traditions, of course, one cannot ignore the Slavic Gods. A deep understanding of the faith of our Ancestors begins with knowledge of their characters.
Today there are various ideas about who the Slavic Gods are. Some sources list many Gods, and even those who are known to us from the myths of India or Egypt are classified as Slavic. In other sources, on the contrary, only a few Slavic Gods are named, believing that our ancestors did not develop a developed mythology. We will talk about mythology and Slavic Gods the way they talk about it in the Russian North. Many ancient traditions, tales, fairy tales, Slavic myths have been preserved here, from which we know this.
Division of Slavic Gods into light and dark
Northern legends say that Rod, the Creator God, created the Slavic world and divided it into three parts: Rule, Reality and Nav. The bright Slavic Gods live in Prav. In Reveal there are people and elemental Gods. In Navi there are dark gods.
This division is simple, however, modern man often misunderstands it. We are accustomed to correlating “light” with “good” and “darkness” with “evil”. Therefore, many mistakenly believe that only the Slavic Gods of the world of Rule deserve veneration. The ancient Slavs treated the Gods of Navi with no less respect than the Gods of the world of Rule, although they were afraid of them. However, in the Slavic picture of the world, Navnye, Dark Gods are needed; one cannot do without them.
Slavic Gods of the world Rule
Among the Slavic Gods of Rule we include, first of all, Svarog, Heavenly Father, and Lada, Heavenly Mother. Their children, Svarozhichi- one of the main characters of Slavic mythology. However, not all of their children live in the world of Prav. For example, Stribog and Semargl appear more often in the world of Reveal, among people.
Of course, one of the significant Slavic Gods of the world is Rule - Belobog, God of White Light, God of Creation. Twin brothers Belobog and Chernobog symbolize the forces of creation and destruction, the balance of which is necessary for the development of the Slavic world, moving forward.
Sign of the God Svarog “Konegon”
Sign of the Goddess Lada “Star of Lada”
Lada
Slavic Goddess Lada- Mother of the Gods, wife of God Svarog. For the Slavs, this Goddess became the embodiment of all the brightest, kindest that can be in a family - harmony between spouses, good children, harmony and well-being of the whole home life. The sweetest, most merciful and understandable Slavic Goddess. When we think about a Slavic woman - a wife, mother, sister - the most appropriate image will be the face of the Divine Mother Lada. Do you want to know more about the Goddess Lada, about her symbols, signs, holidays and rituals of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “ Goddess Lada - Slavic Goddess of love and beauty»
Sign of God Belobog "Light"
Belobog
Slavic God Belobog- twin brother of God Chernobog. Our world stands on this love and struggle of two brothers, as our ancestors believed. This idea is similar to the global idea of the unity and struggle of opposites. Belobog is the one on whom the entire white light rests (this can be seen even from his name). Not the Sun, not the Moon, but a comprehensive idea of life, growth, development, movement. God Belobog, thus, is the personification of everything that forms the basis of obvious life. Do you want to know more about God Belobog, about his symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “ Belobog - Patron God of the Slavs»
Sign of God Chura “Watchman amulet”
Chur
Slavic God Chur familiar to everyone, even those not interested in Slavic mythology. Famous expression- amulet: “Keep away from me!” calls upon our ancient Guardian God, God Chur. It is believed that this God preserves what belongs to a person by right, draws the line between “mine, ours” and “someone else’s”. Turning to this God helped to preserve one’s possessions, protected one from wrong actions, and protected one from troubles and enemies. “To come to your senses” in our language still means “to come to your senses from something incorrect and not useful.” God Chur is sometimes considered the First Ancestor, from whom all Slavic clans descended - in the pantheon he is not revered as the son of God Dazhdbog, but is a common unifying symbol. Do you want to know more about God Chura, about his symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “ Chur - Guardian God of Slavic clans»
Sign of the Goddess Alive “Summer Oblique Cross”
Alive
Slavic Goddess Alive- wonderful daughter of the Goddess Lada. The wife of God Dazhdbog, from her children descended Slavic generations. The Goddess is Alive for the Slavs - like a sip of living water, pouring into a person the opportunity to live, love, and give birth to their own kind. This personifies the flow of vital forces that allow a baby to grow up, a boy and a girl to become a father and mother. By turning to the Goddess Alive, wounds heal, health returns, and the joy of life infuses. In a word, this is the Goddess who brings Life. Do you want to know more about the Goddess Alive, about her symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “ Alive - the great Goddess of Life, Goddess of Summer»
Sign of the Goddess Lyolya “Lelnik”
Lelya
Young and beautiful Slavic Goddess Lelya- the one who embodies for the Slavs all the charm of a young smile, a ringing voice and a light tread. Goddess Lelya is the spring that descends to earth along with the Yarilo-Sun. The embodiment of these blossoming natural forces that restore man after a long and dark winter has been preserved in our culture in the form of the Guardian Goddess. The sign of the Goddess Lelya is often found in traditional embroidery and is called “bereginya”. All spring chants, round dances and sonorous songs are dedicated to her - the smiling and affectionate Goddess Lelya. Do you want to know more about the Goddess Lela, about her symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “ Slavic Goddess Lelya - Goddess of Spring»
Sign of God Lel and God Polel “Palm Amulet”
Lel and Polel
Many people know the Slavic God Lelya based on the fairy tale “The Snow Maiden”, where he, in the form of a shepherdess, played melodies of love on a simple horn. And this is perhaps the only image that is allowed official culture. Meanwhile, for centuries, the image of God - a beautiful young man who kindled love in the hearts of people - was preserved in people's memory. God Lel is beautiful as the image of a loved one in the eyes of a woman in love. What is important is that God Lel is at the same time God’s twin brother Polelya. This God reigns in the hearts of already engaged people who have created their own family and patronizes a happy marriage. Thus, the brothers embody those relationships that contribute to happiness: God Lel is the God of love, God Polel is the God of a happy family. Do you want to know more about the Gods Lele and Polele, about their symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “ Lel and Polel - two Gods, without whom happiness is unthinkable»
Sign of God Kvasura “Oberezhnik”
Kvasura
Slavic God Kvasura embodies the now forgotten culture of fun without alcohol intoxication, eating without gluttony, holidays without “massacre”. A moderate attitude towards bodily pleasures while maintaining the joy of life is what is embedded in the image of God Kvasura. To be healthy, to be cheerful, to lead a healthy lifestyle without the use of amusing and intoxicating substances is what the Slavic God of fun reminds us of. It is this image that is easiest to turn to when you want to straighten your life, get health and freedom from addictions!Do you want to know more about God Kvasura, about his symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “ Kvasura - Slavic God of Fun and Temperance»
Sign of God Kitovras "Kolohort"
Kitovras
Slavic God Kitovras- an amazing creature from old myths. A representative of that fabulous people that we know from Greek myths- God Kitovras is described as a centaur, half-man, half-horse. It would seem that all this is far from our lands, but it is in the north that the Kargopol clay toy “Polkan” is still made. This figurine, oddly enough, represents a centaur. About Polkan, or, in other words, about Kitovras, this is what people say: they say, he was such a storyteller that people and animals, listening to him, went with their thoughts, and then with their bodies, into the world about which this bayun sang. That, they say, before Kitovras was a great warrior - a magician and even a commander, and won many battles and did not lose a single one; but suddenly, at the zenith of his glory, he dropped everything and walked through the lands and villages, crossing paths, and began to say fairy tales. And his tales were so heartfelt and reasonable that they gradually began to call Polkan the God of Wisdom. XWould you like to learn more about God Kitovras, about his symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “ Kitovras - Slavic God of Wisdom»
Slavic Gods of the World of Reveal
Slavic Gods also live in the world of Reveal! First of all, the elemental Gods: Agidel, Goddess of Water; Semargl, God of fire; Stribog, God of Wind, his children and grandchildren, such as a warm breeze Dogoda; Mother of Cheese Earth, one of the most revered Slavic Goddesses.
There are other Slavic Gods who appear most often in the world of Reveal. Sun God Horse and his sister Divya, Moon Goddess. Tara– Slavic Goddess Guiding Star(North Star), this is hers bright light in the old days, he did not let travelers go astray. We often see lightning in reality Perun and the rich rains that his wife sends Diva-Dodola.
Sign of the God Horse "Ognivets"
Horse
Slavic God Horse- God Rules, whom, fortunately, we see in our world in the firmament. When you look at the Sun, at its luminous image, you see the manifestation of the Slavic God Khors. There are other solar Gods (Kolyada, Yarilo, Kupala, Avsen), and the God of white light Belbog, and the God of reflected light Dazhdbog, but only God Khors is the same Sun in its manifest physical form. Beautiful tales about God Horse tell that once upon a time the Creator Rod gave the day under his control, and every single morning God Horse rides out on his sparkling chariot to the sky, and every evening he ends up in a black boat, along a black underground the river returns to its mansions - in order to shine again in the morning and give warmth to all living things on earth.Do you want to know more about God Horse, about his symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “ Horse - Slavic God of the Solar Disk»
Sign of the Goddess Divia “Lunnitsa”
Divya
Slavic Goddess Divya
- our beautiful friend Luna. It is the manifestation of this Goddess that we see in our world in the form of either a thin sickle or a full circle. Goddess Divya-Luna is the embodiment of mystery, changeability and predictive power. This Goddess is the patroness of Fortune Tellers, Sorcerers, and all Knowers. In the obvious world, its influence extends to women, determining the rhythms of life. The Beautiful Goddess is the twin of God Khorsa, who, by the will of the Creator Family, was given control of the night time. Every night the Moon Goddess rides into the sky on her white chariot and every morning she returns to herself, giving way to her brother in the sky. But, according to legend, she asked the Sky God Dy for permission to sometimes see her brother - so sometimes we see them meeting above our heads.Do you want to know more about the Goddess Divya, about her symbols, signs, holidays and rituals of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “ Divya - Slavic Moon Goddess»
Sign of God Dyya “Wealth amulet”
Dyy
Slavic God Dyy in our mythology - an ambiguous personality. Most likely, different attitudes towards wealth gave rise to a variety of explanations for the properties and incarnations of this God. We know from myths that God Dyy is the twin brother of God Viy, one of the darkest and most mysterious Gods of Navi. It is believed that God Dyy was born by the bright God at the dawn of time and is the embodiment of Heaven above our heads. It is believed that God Dyy is at the same time the Patron of Wealth and Prosperity - and we can understand this, since for our ancestors what happened in heaven directly affected the lives of people and the well-being of each family. Do you want to know more about God Dye, about his symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “ Dyi - Slavic God of Wealth and Prosperity»
Sign of God Svyatogor “Godnik”
Svyatogor
Slavic God Svyatogor known according to myths as the God-hero of enormous stature. Late mentions of him are found even in epics about Ilya Muromets. Probably, in the image of this God we find some memories of a former race of people of enormous stature - the mythologies of many peoples tell of giants. In the Slavic epic, God Svyatogor is known as the one who holds the heavens on his shoulders. IN Greek mythology he is known as Atlas - the same one to whom Hercules came to accomplish his next feat. Do you want to know more about God Svyatogor, about his symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “Svyatogor - Slavic Guardian of Heaven »
Sign of God Stribog “Bird amulet”
Stribog
Slavic God Stribog- the elemental God of Air, the embodiment of the winds blowing over Mother Earth. According to Slavic mythology, Stribog is the son of the mighty Svarog, born to him during the first battle of Prav and Navi. This famous battle occurred when Rhode planned to separate the Gods for different tasks. At that time, Svarog hit the Alatyr stone with his hammer, and from these sparks two twin brothers were born: Stribog, the God of Wind and Semargl, the God of Fire. God Stribog is thus one of the oldest gods, Father of the Winds. God Stribog is addressed as a clear element that helps man live in harmony with Nature.Do you want to know more about God Stribog, about his symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “ Stribog - Slavic God of the element of Air, God of the wind»
Sign of God Semargl "Rarog"
Semargl
Slavic God Semargl- the elemental God of Fire, the embodiment of the forces of earthly fire and heavenly fire. According to Slavic mythology, Semargl is the son of the mighty Svarog, born to him during the first battle of Prav and Navi, and the twin brother of the God of the wind Stribog.God Semargl is thus one of the oldest Gods, the owner of all fire. God Semargl is addressed as a clear element that helps man live in harmony with Nature.Do you want to know more about God Semargl, about his symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “ Semargl - Slavic God of the element of Fire»
Sign of God Perun "Gromovnik"
Perun
Slavic God Perun- the formidable son of Svarog the blacksmith, the mighty defender of Reveal, God the Thunderer and Lada, the Heavenly Mother. God Perun is one of the most famous Slavic Gods; he is revered as the patron saint of warriors and protector of the World of Revealing. They tell stories about various deeds of God Perun, one of the most important is the battle with the creature of Chaos, Skipper Serpent. There are many known signs with the power of this Slavic God; the holiday of Perun is now celebrated as a day of military prowess. We see the appearance of Perun during a thunderstorm - flashing lightning and heavenly thunder.Do you want to know more about God Perun, about his symbols, signs, holidays and rituals of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “ Perun - Slavic God of Thunder and Justice»
Sign of the Goddess Diva-Dodola “Perunitsa”
Diva-Dodola
Slavic Goddess Diva-Dodola, also known as Perunitsa, is the Slavic Goddess of the Thunderstorm, wife of the warlike Perun. According to the Slavs, it is during a thunderstorm that this Goddess appears in the sky, surrounded by her priestesses, her bright progress across the sky is accompanied by downpours and bad weather, but it always leads to a clear sky and a rainbow bridge. This Goddess manifests as a natural phenomenon and as a world cleansing force leading to calm through the storm.Do you want to know more about the Goddess Diva-Dodol, about her symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “ Diva-Dodola - Slavic Goddess of Thunderstorms»
Sign of God Yarilo "Yarovik"
Yarilo
Slavic God Yarilo (Yarila)- Slavic God of the spring Sun, son of God Veles. Many mythological ideas have been preserved about God Yaril, mainly because among the people his veneration was hidden under the cult of St. George. God Yarilo, thus, appears as the spring sun, giving rise to seedlings, as the life-giving force of Nature and, what is important, as a protective force, male rage, as the embodiment of the power of love and life. God Yarilo is known as the patron of men and, interestingly, as the ruler of wolves.Do you want to know more about God Yarilo, about his symbols, signs, holidays and rituals of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “ Yarilo - Slavic God of the spring Sun»
Sign of God Dazhdbog “Straight Cross”
Dazhdbog
Slavic God Dazhdboga (Dazhboga) many know from the famous statement in “The Tale of Igor’s Campaign”: “We are the grandchildren of Dazhdbog!” It is believed that from the marriage of the God Dazhdbog and the Goddess Zhiva, Arius was born, from whom the Slavic families descended. They revered God Dazhdbog as the progenitor of the Slavic family, as a warrior-defender, but most of all - as the deity of light, fertility and, as a result, the blessings of life. It is in the manifestation of solar reflected light that we see God Dazhdbog in Reveal. Some believe that the name of the Slavic God Dazhdbog is associated with rain, but this is not true. The name of this God is a derivative of “God willing.” Do you want to know more about God Dazhdbog, about his symbols, signs, holidays and glorification rituals? Then welcome here to the big articleDazhdbog - Slavic solar God»
Sign of the Goddess Tara "Vaiga"
Tara
Slavic Goddess Tara considered the twin sister of Dazhbog, who is sometimes called Tarkh Perunovich. Like the twins Khors and Divya, who appear in the form of opposite phenomena (Sun and Moon), so Dazhdbog and Tara appear at different times of the day: Dazhdbog owns the reflected sunlight, and Tara appears in the night as the guiding North Star. The goddess Tara was revered as the patroness of travelers, opening roads and helping to choose a direction. Since the roads of travelers can pass through forests, at the same time the Goddess Tara was considered the patroness of sacred oak forests. Do you want to learn more about the Slavic Goddess Tara, about her symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “ Slavic Goddess Tara - Goddess of the guiding star »
Sign of God Dogoda "Vratok"
Dogoda
Slavic God Dogoda little known among the great Gods of the Slavic pantheon. Nevertheless, this slightly frivolous, active and cheerful son of Stribog was revered as the God of Good Weather. The life of our ancestors depended on nature and weather conditions, so this natural manifestation of God's mercy delighted the people. There are few legends about him, but today, more than ever, we are ready to welcome the beautiful God Dogoda! Do you want to know more about God Dogod, about his symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “Slavic God Dogoda - God of good weather, let's call him together!»
Sign of the Goddess Agidel “Heavenly Abyss”
Agidel
Slavic Goddess Agidel, granddaughter of the God Svarog, is known in the north as the Goddess of Water. Our ancestors depended on reservoirs; in the north, fishing was one of the main industries, so different kinds waters were endowed with various divine properties. Slavic mythology knows Mermen, Mermaids, even the sea king, the Goddess Dana and the Gods large rivers(for example, God Don). The goddess Agidel is, first of all, the mythological savior of the earth from drought, who discovered the world's waters, a girl who turned into river water. Thus, the Goddess Agidel is not the goddess of a specific body of water, but rather a manifestation of the divine properties of the water element that are merciful to humans. Do you want to know more about the Slavic Goddess Agidel, about her symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “ Agidel - Slavic Goddess of water»
Sign of God Avsen "Tausen"
Avsen
Slavic God Avsen known primarily as the God of the Autumn Sun. The autumn harvest festival, thanksgiving to the Gods for the harvest, farewell to summer - for our ancestors this meant the arrival of autumn and Avsen. God Avsen was endowed with calm wisdom - he is the eldest (and oldest) of the solar Gods, ruling the world for a quarter of the year. On the day of the winter solstice, God Avsen hands over the reins of power to his brother Kolyada, the young Winter Sun. Thus, God Avsen manifests himself as the autumn annual period, as the Sun and as the law of withering of what was once young. What is surprising is that at the same time God Avsen is a builder of bridges to the future. Do you want to know more about God Avsen, about his symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “Avsen (Ovsen) - Slavic God of Autumn"
Sign of God Kupalo "Fern Color"
Kupalo
Slavic God Kupala (Kupala) manifests itself in our world at its most short night of the year. God Kupalo takes control of the world and is the God of the Summer Sun, ruler of the annual period until the autumn equinox. The manifestation of God is a natural fall from its very limit, from the greatest height to a state of calm “reaping the fruits.” In Slavic mythology, God Kupala is the brother of the Goddess Kostroma, who experienced a terrible spell in childhood, which determined the subsequent difficult circumstances of life. Do you want to know more about God Kupalo, about his symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the great article “God Kupala or Kupala - Slavic God of the Summer Sun"
Slavic Gods of the world Navi
Lord Navi - Chernobog, brother of Belobog. This dark God is not at all at war with his brother, he is only doing his job, very important, but unappreciated by many: Chernobog destroys what there is no longer a place in the world of Reveal.
Other Slavic Gods of the world Navi also exist in order to not let the world stop developing. In addition, it is the Naval Gods who guard the world of the dead and stand on the border between the ordered world and chaos. We include Navi among the Slavic Gods Morenu, Koshcheya, Viya. Even the Slavic God of the Winter Sun Kolyada spends most of his time in the world of Navi.
Sign of God Viy “All-Seeing Eye”
Viy
Slavic God Viy known from the work of N.V. Gogol, where Viy is a chthonic monster, an all-seeing monster. I must say that this literary character has almost nothing in common with the Slavic deity that our people remember. According to ancient Slavic myths, which we are recreating at the present time, God Viy is one of the oldest Gods created by the Creator Rod at the dawn of time. God Viy prefers Nav - the world of Spirits, where Souls go and from where they come to Reality. God Viy is a powerful wizard, gloomy, but striving to restore order. Slavic myths consider God Viy to be the “shepherd of souls” - the very force that forces souls to be cleansed of obvious hardships, undergo purification by fire and be reborn again. Do you want to know more about God Viya, about his symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “God Viy - Guardian of Souls among the Slavs”
Sign of God Chernobog “Navnik”
Chernobog
Slavic God Chernobog perceived by some as a villain and enemy of humanity. It is believed that the twin brother of the light God Belobog, who embodies everything light and good, Chernobog embodies the opposite principle - darkness and evil. This is too simple and an incorrect idea of two opposing principles. So in the pair Horse-Divia, or Dazhdbog-Tara you can find light and darkness. But who said that this is good and evil? The idea of Chernobog will be correct if we think of him as the destructive principle of our worlds, of the one who takes on the role of the destroyer of the old and outdated. Chernobog is the governing force in the World of Navi, and that is why he was revered by our ancestors on a par with Belobog. Do you want to know more about God Chernobog, about his symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the great article “God Chernobog - Slavic God of Destruction”
Sign of the Goddess Morena “Winter Oblique Cross”
Moraine
Slavic Goddess Morena (Madder, Mora)- many people are familiar with the Maslenitsa holiday, where they drive away “Morena-winter” and burn a straw effigy. The Goddess of Winter Morena is also the Goddess of Death, which is understandable. This is the Goddess Navi, considered the wife of the ruler of this world, God Chernobog. You should not imagine the Goddess Morena in the image of a scary old woman - on the contrary, in Slavic myths she is a young black-haired beauty, full of strength and plans. Also, one should not simplify the perception of this Goddess - from Slavic myths it is known that she is the daughter of Svarog, the Supreme God of the world of Rule and the beautiful and kind Lada. Do you want to know more about the Slavic Goddess Morena, about her symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the great article “Goddess Morena - Slavic Goddess of Winter and Death »
Sign of God Koshchei "Koshchyun"
Koschey
Slavic God Koschey is often perceived as the same “Kosha” from the Soviet fairy tale film. Slavic mythology is much deeper and wiser than mass cliches. God Koschey is an associate of God Chernobog, who left with him during the battle of Light and Darkness, which took place in time immemorial. God Koschey is the commander of the army, whose task is to cleanse those who live unrighteously; every night he leaves Navi for Yav to restore justice and take souls so that they have the opportunity to start living again. The Slavic God Koschey is a just, punishing God of Death. Do you want to know more about God Koshchei, about his symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “Koschey the Immortal - Slavic God of Death"
Sign of the Trojan God “Healer”
Trojan
Slavic God Trojan arouses both interest and bewilderment. The “three-faced idol” on the island of Rügen (Ruyan) is known, but this is not about him. From Slavic myths we know the son of the God Veles and a human woman, who so strove for knowledge of healing that in the end Troyan was compared with the Gods. After his departure to Nav, Troyan was reborn and was recognized as God. Since that time, the famous Trojan God has been known as the God of healing. Do you want to know more about the Trojan God, about his symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the great article “God Trojan - Slavic God of Healing”
Sign of God Kolyada "Kolyadnik"
Kolyada
Slavic God Kolyada Many people know it for the holiday of carols, which is celebrated on the winter solstice. The symbolism of this holiday coincides with the image of God Kolyada in the minds of the Slavs. God Kolyada is the God of the young winter Sun, emerging from Navi at this time. God Kolyada in mythology is the light of the sun and the light of knowledge (the word “enlightenment” gives this image of the sun, light, knowledge, growth). God Kolyada is the brother of Avsen, from whom he takes the reins of government for a quarter of the year, in order to then give them to the bright Yaril on the day of the spring equinox. Do you want to know more about God Kolyada, about his symbols, signs, holidays and glorification rituals? Then welcome here to the big article “God Kolyada - God of the Winter Sun”
Sign of the Goddess Kostroma “Cross”
Kostroma
Slavic Goddess Kostroma known from Slavic mythology as the sister of God Kupalo. Because of her quarrelsome nature, a misfortune occurred with her brother Kupala in childhood, and the curse that Kostroma brought upon both of them led to an even greater tragedy in adulthood. These difficult events led to spiritual rebirth both brother Kupala and sister Kostroma. Once in the world of Navi, Kostroma has changed and is now the embodiment of the forces that support love in this world. Goddess Kostroma for the Slavs is the Patroness of lovers. Do you want to know more about the Slavic Goddess Kostroma, about her symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “Goddess Kostroma - Slavic patroness of lovers »
Sign of the Goddess Devan “Star amulet”
Devana
Slavic Goddess Dewans known as the Goddess of the Hunt. Like many Slavic Gods, she had a difficult history - as is known from myths, this proud and headstrong daughter of Perun wanted to become the most important in the world of Rule and rebelled against Svarog. After Perun pacified his unreasonable daughter, she became the wife of God Svyatobor, but their marriage was unsuccessful. Devana left her husband and began to rob long roads. The gods decided to stop Devan and sent her to Nav. Rebirth in Navi led to the fact that after this the Goddess Devana became wise, careful, but still loved traveling and hunting. Do you want to know more about the Slavic Goddess Devan, about her symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the great article “Slavic Goddess Devan - Goddess of the Hunt” »
Sign of the God of Perplexity “Spiral”
Pereplut
Slavic God Pereplut little known among the Western Slavs, but in the Pomeranian north, on the contrary, it is one of the revered and famous Gods, the Patron of sailors. It is his influence in the world that creates a fair wind and opens the paths along which sailors can return home. God Pereplut is the God of Navi, and that is why he can help sailors who risk crossing the border between worlds, setting off on a long sea voyage. Do you want to know more about God Pereplut, about his symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the great article “God Pereplut - God of Travelers”
Slavic Gods that stand apart
A special story at Veles, God of the Three Worlds. The name of this Slavic God suggests that paths to all three worlds are open to him, therefore we cannot attribute him to any of them. Veles is especially revered in the Russian North; the amazing story of this God is definitely worth learning. The Goddess also stands apart Makosh, Goddess of Fate and Magic.
Sign of the Goddess Makosh “Rodovik”
Makosh
Slavic Goddess Makosh known and loved like no other. This is the Goddess of Fate and Magic, who owns the threads of destinies of both men and women, people and Gods. Due to its great action and influence on the well-being of people, the veneration of the Goddess Makosh mixed with the cult of the Goddess Mother of Cheese-Earth, also the giver of blessings. But Makosh is a giver of blessings in a great sense, for the entire family line, and the Mother of Cheese Earth is a more “down-to-earth” well-being for a specific period. In mythology there is no mention of the fact that God Rod, who created our Motherland, Worlds, Gods, ever created the Goddess Makosh. This silence may indicate that the Goddess Makosh is a force that came from outside. Do you want to know more about the Slavic Goddess Makosh, about her symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the great article “Slavic Goddess Makosh - Goddess of Fate and Magic »
Sign of God Veles “Bull Head”
Veles
Slavic God Veles known also to those who are little familiar with Slavic mythology in general. The veneration of God Veles is due to the fact that he simultaneously embodies all the powers of the three Worlds - this was precisely the plan of the Creator Family for him. That is why the influence of God Veles is great on human life and death. God Veles is revered as the Patron of nature, the manager of wild and domestic animals, in a word, the obvious well-being of people depends on his power. In addition, it is believed that it is God Veles who helps the Souls of the dead get to white Nav and then transfers the Souls of children across the Berezina River to be born in Yavi. By all accounts, God Veles, who is the God of Wisdom and Magic, stands especially in the pantheon of Slavic Gods. Do you want to know more about the Slavic God Veles, about his symbols, signs, holidays and glorification rituals? Then welcome here to the big article “Veles - Slavic God of Three Worlds »
Sign of the God of the Family "Svaor"
Genus
And the last one we remember here will be the First God, Rod-Creator, who created the Motherland in the middle of Chaos, creating order in the world order. According to Slavic mythology, God Rod is not exactly the Supreme Creator of the universe; he is the one who created the three worlds in which our bodies and souls exist. God Rod is the one who created the world order and maintains the rules, he is the force that gives meaning to our existence. It was he who created the Gods and gave them various manifestations, organizing a sequence of development and cessation, light and darkness. Do you want to know more about God Rod, about his symbols, signs, holidays and rites of glorification? Then welcome here to the big article “God Rod - the Slavic God-Creator »
In Slavic culture, the pantheon was divided into functional and solar gods, and the mighty Svarog (sometimes called Rod) ruled over all of them. The category of functional deities included Perun, Veles, Stribog and Semargl, each of whom was the patron of a certain category of the population or the ruler of a certain force. The solar gods, as a rule, were associated with the seasons, and there were four of them - Dazhbog, Khors, Yarilo and the ruler himself - Svarog.
Solar gods of ancient Rus'
Each of the solar ancient gods of Rus' had power during a certain time of the year. Between the winter and spring solstice (that is, from December 22 to March 21), the god Khors predominated. Next came the time of the reign of the god Yarilo - until the summer solstice, June 22. Next came the time of Dazhdbog, and it lasted until September 23 - the autumn solstice. It was customary to read during the remaining period of the year, until December 22.
Functional pagan gods of ancient Rus'
One of the most famous functional gods of the Slavs to this day remains Perun - the lord of lightning and the patron of warriors, protector. No less famous is Veles, whose name is often used to name modern companies - he was the patron of trade, wisdom, magic and books, and was also the ruler world of the dead. Despite the fact that Veles ruled the dead, Semargl was the god of death. The last, fourth functional god is Stribog, the patron of the wind.
Great gods of ancient Rus'
Let's take a closer look at the individual, most famous gods ancient Rus' and Slavs in general.
When starting a description of the Slavic pantheon, it is impossible not to mention Svarog - one of the main gods, the patron of fire and heat. He is a heavenly deity who personifies the mother of all living things. In ancient times he was considered a deity with a feminine principle, and later - with a masculine one.
It is interesting that in Slavic culture, heavenly deities are associated specifically with fire. It is believed that it was Svarog who discovered the art of controlling flames to people - he taught how to process metal, creating forged products and much more. On the other hand, Svarog provided people with laws and knowledge, after which he considered his mission completed and gave up the reins of power to his sons, Dazhdbog and Khors.
The god Khors was also especially revered, who, according to legend, is born on December 22 in the form of a boy-sun, which completes the course of the old sun, and opened New Year. This is a masculine deity who symbolized the desire of youth for knowledge and growth, overcoming difficulties and finding new solutions. We greeted Khors with carols, Kolovrat, and a masquerade with the faces of totem animals. It was customary to burn a wheel on the mountain to help the sun shine brighter, and all this was accompanied by cheerful folk festivities.
Another famous god is Yarilo, symbolizing the awakening of nature, conception, and new life. People saw him as a brave groom who could bestow a good harvest and strong children.
Dazhdbog, one of the most beloved deities of the people, personifies the power of the sun, its warmth, as well as the highest laws of the creation of the world. Turning to him, people expected the fulfillment of dreams, deliverance from illnesses and other earthly blessings. It was believed that this deity gives people both sun and rain.
One of the warlike but respected gods was Perun - he commanded lightning and thunder, and it was by his command that the clouds could disappear from the skies. He was considered one of the world-creating deities, because it was his power that fed plants and awakened life. In addition, Perun was revered in turbulent times, since he was the patron saint of warriors, the prince and the squad.
The gods and goddesses of ancient Rus' have not been studied as fully as the Greek or Roman ones, but turning to the roots Slavic culture, you can discover many interesting facts.
Before the adoption of Christianity, the Slavs, like many other peoples, believed in the existence of several gods, each of which influenced certain areas of the life of the ancient Slavs or a natural phenomenon. The names of the Slavic gods, called pagan Christians, are given below.
Avsen (or, in another way, Ovsen) is the god of the change of seasons, influencing the beginning of autumn and spring.
Belbog is the embodiment of light, a god who brings goodness, good luck and happiness
Bereginya is a great goddess, one of the most ancient. The progenitor of all things.
Veles (in other words, Volos) is the son of Svarog, the embodiment of the master’s wisdom,
god of cattle breeding, second in importance after Perun.
Gromislav is a giant god who helped Svarog in creating the Earth.
Dazhbog is another son of Svarog, the Slavs considered him the god of the Sun and his personification
Dennitsa is the eldest son of Svarog.
Diverkiz is the god of hares.
Did is the god of marital love, the third son of the goddess Lada.
Didilia is the patroness of women during pregnancy, the goddess of female fertility.
Dogoda is the god who gives calm winds and clear weather.
Dodola is the goddess of youth and summer.
Zevana (otherwise known as Zevonia) is the goddess of wild animals and hunting.
Zimertsla (in other words, Zarnitsa or Mertsana) is the goddess of the morning dawn.
Zlebog (in other words, Krovnik, Zlodiy or Khudich) is a god who “provides” villains with torment after their death.
The Golden Woman is a famous goddess of home well-being, peace and quiet.
Karachun (in other words, Korochun) is the lord of frost, an underground god.
Kvasura is the god of winemaking.
Kolyada is a god who embodies the repeating annual cycle.
Kors (in other words, Korsha) is the god of feasts, the lord of food and drink.
Kryshen is a god who possesses knowledge.
Kupalo - the god of flowers, summer and fruit trees. Third in importance after Veles and Perun.
Lad (in other words, Ladnik or Palm) is the god of harmony, friendship and reconciliation.
Lada is the wife of Svarog, the goddess of love, marriage and beauty.
Ice (in other words, Koldnik) is the god of winter.
Lel (in another way, Lelyo or Lelya) is the son of the goddess of love Lada, also the god of love.
Magura (in other words, Perunitsa) is the daughter of Perun, patron of warriors.
Maya is the mother of Kolyada and Kryshenya, a goddess.
Marzana is a goddess who rules over the death of animals.
Mokosh (in other words, Makosh) is the goddess of fertility.
Morena (in other words, Mara, Mora, Madder or Mura) is the goddess of human death.
The sea king is the complete ruler of any water space.
Niyan (in other words, Niy) is the god of punishment, judge of the dead.
Ozem is the god who rules the underworld.
Argument is the god of discord and quarrels.
Perun is the god who commands lightning and thunder, the son of Svarog.
Podaga is the god who commands good weather.
Pozvizd (in other words, Posvist, Pokhvist or Whirlwind) is the god of bad weather and storms.
Polaznik is a god who gives happiness in the New Year.
Polelya is the second son of the goddess of beauty Lada, the god of marriage.
Polkan is a semi-deity, a centaur.
Porenuta is the god who patronizes sailors.
Rule (in other words, Rights or Prono) is the god of justice, personifying universal law.
Pripekalo - the god of dissolute life and fornication.
Prok is the patron saint of merchant seafarers, traders and simply enterprising people.
Friday is the goddess who patronizes departed souls.
Radegast is the Slavic god of war.
Rod is the first god of the Slavs, the creator of the world, visible and invisible.
Rodomysl is the god of wisdom, as well as eloquence.
Women in labor are the daughters of the first god Rod, people see them in the form of the constellations Ursa Minor and Ursa Major.
Ruevit is the god who protects warriors.
Svarog is the ancestor of all Slavic gods, the supreme ruler of the Universe.
Svarozhich - god of fire, son of Svarog.
Svarozhichi are the remaining children of Svarog.
Svyatovid is another name of the Slavic god Svarog.
Svyatobor (in another way, simply Bor) is the patron saint of hunters and hunting, the god of forests.
Seva is the goddess of fruit orchards.
Silnobog is a god who patronizes strength and dexterity.
Simargl (or Semargl) is a god personifying the earthly embodiment of fire.
Stribog is the supreme king of the winds, the son of Svarog.
Sumerala is a goddess who rules the underworld.
Triglav is a three-headed deity who has power over heaven, earth and the underworld.
Triglav (in other words, trigla) is the goddess of the earth.
Tur is the patron of agriculture, a god in the form of a bull.
Oud is the god who patronizes love affairs.
Uslad (in other words, Oslad) is the god of pleasures and fun.
Usud is the god who decides human destinies.
Khvorst is a god who rules over infirmities and illnesses.
Khors is the god of light.
Chernbog is a god who personifies misfortunes and troubles.
Chur is the god who patronizes the underground domains and protects their borders.
Yarilo (in another way, Yar-Khmel) is the god of fun and love.
Yarovit is the god of spring thunderstorms, whirlwinds and clouds.
Based on materials from the publication “The World in Facts”