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Anaye: Navajo Old Race of Small Mythical Beings
The Anaye, who were an old race of beings and were known as the “Alien Gods,” were mean to the Navajo. Separating men and women was a huge social experiment that led to them. In the initial stages of our species, males and females often got into fights. They would split up, but eventually they…
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Chindi: Navajo Sprit that Leave After the Death
According to traditional Navajo beliefs, a person’s chindi (spirit) leaves their body at death. Folklore suggests that this is because the individual failed to achieve world peace during their existence. The customs of the tribe also hint at the belief that coming into physical touch with a chindi can make one sick with ghost fever.…
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Black God: First God in Navajo Mythology
In one version of the Navajo creation story, Black God is the first god that First Man and First Woman meet. The main job of Black God is that of a fiery god. As the one who first learned how to make fire, he came up with the idea of a fire practice. He is…
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Skinwalker: Navajo Mythical Shapeshifter
Navajo culture says that a skinwalker is a dangerous witch who can change into an animal, take it over, or hide herself.”By means of it, it goes for every fours” is what yee naaldlooshii means in Navajo. There are different kinds of skinwalkers among the Navajo people. Still, yee naaldlooshii is one of the best-known…
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Ülgen: The God of the Sky and the Heavens in Turkish Mythology
Ülgen is a god in Turkish mythology who is associated with the sky and the heavens. He is one of the most adored deities in the pantheon, as well as one of the most powerful, and he possesses a diverse variety of tasks and powers. The persona of Ülgen, as well as his role in…
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Zorya: Guardians of Twilight in Slavic Lore
It was said that the Auroras kept an eye on Simargl, the evil dog. This dog is attached to the very top of Polaris in the sign Ursa Minor, which means “the little bear.” Everyone thought that the world would end if he broke the chains, so they had to keep an eye on him.…
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Ziva: Celebrating Life and Fertility in the Heart of Slavic Mythology
Goddess Ziva has been around for a very long time. The name of the goddess comes from North Africa. But the closer we get to ancient times, the more she stands out, both as a goddess and as life itself. Iva is a word used in Slavic languages to mean “life” or “living.” The goddess…
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Zemyna: Embracing the Earth’s Bounty in Baltic Mythology
Christ quickly spread across Europe, but it hadn’t made it to the Baltic Sea yet. People still did things this way that their ancestors did them. People met on holy mountains and in holy groves to thank the goddesses and gods who could help them with gifts. One of them was Emyna, the Earth Mother.…
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Lada: The Song of Love and Harmony in Slavic Mythology
Lada’s important ideas are spring, safety, getting through hard times, family, energy, and happiness. She can be found in birch trees and bells. Lada finally comes out of her winter hiding place today, dressed in full Slavic regalia and dancing with joy because spring has finally come. She tries to move, and her skirts heal…
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Vesna : Embracing the Rejuvenation of Spring in Slavic Mythology
Step into the vibrant world of Slavic mythology with our captivating exploration of Vesna, the goddess symbolizing renewal, growth, and fertility. As the harbinger of spring, Vesna’s tale is woven with themes of rejuvenation and the triumphant return of life after the winter’s slumber. People loved Vesna very much because she took the place of…