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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…
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Dziewanna: The Enigmatic Slavic Goddess of Wildlife and Hunt
Delve into the enchanting realm of Slavic mythology with our in-depth exploration of Dziewanna, the lesser-known but fascinating goddess of wildlife and the hunt. Revered in ancient lore, Dziewanna embodies the untamed spirit of nature and the primal essence of the wilderness. Our blog post unveils the myths, symbols, and cultural significance of this enigmatic…
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Dodola: Slavic Goddess of Rain
Dodola is the Slavic Lady of Rain, Woman, and Fire-Maiden. She is married to the Thunder God Perun and is shown in more types of folk rites than any other Slavic goddess. As a Spirit Goddess who brings rain and storms, Dodola is revered in Slavic countries. She is also known as Dudula, Dzidzila, and…
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Umay: The Goddess of Fertility and Childbirth in Turkish Mythology
Umay is the name of a goddess in Turkish mythology who is associated with childbirth and fertility. She is considered to be one of the most significant goddesses in the pantheon and plays an especially significant part in the lives of children and women. The character of Umay, as well as her role in Turkish…
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Kayra: The God of Light and Creation in Turkish Mythology
Kayra is a god in Turkish mythology. He is associated with the creation of light. He is considered to be one of the most significant deities in the pantheon and is credited with playing a unique part in the formation of the globe and the cosmos. The persona of Kayra, as well as his role…
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Skadi: Norse Giant and Goddess of Wildness
Skadi, the wild deity, skis through the mountains for the game. Giant Thiazi is her father. Her marriage to Njord, the deity of the sea, brought her into favour with the gods of Asgard, even though she was a giantess. Skadi is an enigmatic female character bearing a masculine name and resemblances to the god…
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Grottasöngr :Giant in Norse Mythology
To ensure the survival of Grottasöngr, one copyist of Snorris Edda consciously decided to record the entire poem rather than just a single stanza. The giantess Fenja and her sister Menja used the enchanted mill Grotti to create gold, which is why Snorri brought it up in the first place as an explanation for why…