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Slavic Myths of Autumn: Mokosh, Morana, and the Spirits of the Dying Year
Discover the myths of autumn in Slavic mythology—Mokosh, Morana, rusalki, and the domovoi. Stories of harvest, endings, and the spirits of the dying year.
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The Rise of Mythology in Modern Literature: Slavic Influences in Contemporary Books
In recent years, mythology has experienced a resurgence in popular literature, with many modern authors drawing inspiration from ancient stories to craft captivating tales. While Although Greek and Norse myths often dominate discussions, Slavic mythology is slowly making its mark in contemporary literature, offering a rich and untapped source of inspiration. The Power of Slavic…
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Vesna, the Goddess of Youth and Spring
‘Just look at those fools,’ Morana sighed, her dark eyes squinting at the cheering group of villagers gathered around a burbling brook. ‘I thought you’d get used to it by now, they burn you and drown you every spring,’ intoned Vesna. ‘And proclaim their undying love for you,’ added Morana. ‘They believe that they…
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Slavic Gods of the Sky: Dazhbog and Zorya – The Provider and the Auroras
The sky was still the colour of a thick ink stain when Dazhbog emerged from Nav at the root of the World Tree. He clasped his large fists at the nape of his head, stretched and yawned making a sound that a herd of Perun’s cattle couldn’t surpass. He brushed his steeds, whose fur sparkled…
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Perun, Slavic God of Thunder
Veles’s cackle skidded down the valley and bounced off of the mountain peaks. Perun clenched his hand around the flaming bolt and narrowed his eyes. Clouds, like a flock of sooty sheep, herded in the skies and grazed the tops of the trees. A movement, a dash of the familiar horned head, caught the corner…
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Zmey, the Slavic Dragon
The day was still. The lake, as sleek as a crisp sheet of glass, mirrored the clear skies and the pointy tips of the surrounding pine trees. The sun was moving westwards and the crickets’ subtle melody bounced off of the smooth surface. Then, it happened. First, the bubbles shattered the glass to reunite with…
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Morana: Slavic Winter Witch
The snow was thawing. Icy drops fell from the trees, like heavy, grief-laden tears, and formed muddy rivulets that snaked downhill and into the overflowing village brook. Morana stood beside the brook, leaning against a tree stump that jutted like a broken tooth from the wet soil. It used to be an apple tree, but…
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Slavic God Veles: the Trickster
Veles leaned against the gates of Iriy. His gaze rested on the retreating forms of Lada and Gerovit. A bird landed on one of his horns and started chirping a merry melody, but he grunted and waved it away. The story repeated every spring; after months spent in Iriy, he watched her golden hair flutter…
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Lada: Slavic Goddess of Love and Harmony
It had been a long winter and Lada was tired of staying in Iriy, the heavenly world of the dead, where she had to reside until the summer came. Veles, the ruler of forests and her companion in Iriy, had tried to entertain her, but there was a limit to the number of shapeshifting tricks…
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Slavic Myth of Creation: Rod
It all began with a golden egg nestled in the darkness. Inside the egg was Rod, the soon-to-be creator of the world. He grew lonely so he created himself a companion, Lada, the goddess of love. The eggshell cracked and out spilled love and light. The Slavic myth of creation is quite a paradoxical story,…
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