Category: Slavic

The pagan Slavic afterlife varied depending on the specific Slavic tribe and the time period in which they lived. However, there are some general beliefs and practices that were commonly held among many Slavic pagans. One of the most common

Perunov Den, also known as Perun’s Day, is a holiday celebrated in some Slavic countries, particularly in Russia and Ukraine, on July 20. The holiday is dedicated to the god Perun, who is the Slavic god of thunder, lightning, storms,

Ivan Kupala is a traditional Slavic holiday that is celebrated on the night of July 6-7. The holiday has its roots in pre-Christian pagan traditions and is closely associated with the summer solstice and the celebration of nature, fertility, and

“Jare Gody” is a term that is sometimes used in Slavic folklore and mythology to refer to the cycle of the seasons. In Slavic languages, “Jare Gody” literally means “years of the harvest.” The concept of Jare Gody is closely

Dazhbohova Zoria is a term that is often used in Ukrainian folklore and mythology to refer to the morning star, Venus. In Ukrainian, “Dazhbohova Zoria” roughly translates to “the star of Dazhboh,” with Dazhboh being a Slavic solar deity associated

Kupala Night, also known as Ivan Kupala Day or Midsummer Night, is a traditional Slavic holiday that is celebrated in parts of Eastern Europe, including Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Poland. It is usually celebrated on the night of June 23-24,

The Christianization of the Slavs was a complex process that took place over several centuries, and which met with resistance from various Slavic tribes and groups. Some of the reasons for this resistance included: Some examples of resistance to Christianization

The Iranian Invasion of the Slavs refers to a series of military campaigns launched by the Sasanian Empire (a powerful Iranian empire that existed from 224 to 651 CE) against the Slavic tribes that lived in the regions of modern-day

The Kolovrat is a circular symbol that resembles a spinning wheel or a sun with rays. It is often depicted with eight or more spokes, which may represent the cycle of the year, the seasons, or the phases of the