Slavic mythology Slavic mythology Baba Yaga ( Czech Baba Jaga, Slovak Baba Jaga, Polish Baba Jaga, Slovene Jaga Baba, Macedonian Баба Рога, Russian Бáба-Ягá, Bulgarian Баба Яга, Ukrainian Баба Яґа, Serbian: Baba Roga) in Slavic mythology is the wild woman, the dark lady and mistress of magic. She is also seen as a forest spirit, leading hosts of spirits. The word baba in most Slavic languages means an older or married woman of lower social class. ...more on Wikipedia about "Baba Yaga"
Bannik is the Bathhouse Spirit in Slavic mythology. Bathhouses resembled saunas that had an inner steaming room and an outer changing room. A place where women gave birth and practiced divinations, the bathhouse was strongly endowed with vital forces. The third firing (or fourth, depending on tradition) was the offering to the Bannik, and no Christian images were allowed as it might offend the occupants. Bannik had the ability to predict the future. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bannik"
Berstuk is the evil god of the forest in Wendish mythology. ...more on Wikipedia about "Berstuk"
Bies (pronounced b-yes) was, in Slavic mythology a bad spirit or demon. After the acceptance of Christianity it became identified with the devil. In Greek, it would be known as either daimon, daimónion or pneuma. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bies"
The Boginki (Polish for "Little Goddess") are spirits in Polish mythology. Traditionally, covens of old women would perform sacrifices and rituals for the nymphs of the riverbanks. Boginki were said to steal babies from their human parents that were replaced with Odmience – the Changed Ones. These spirits are said to be the original deities of life and predate the sky gods. They also appear to be forerunners of the Rusalki. ...more on Wikipedia about "Boginki"
The Book of Veles (also: Veles Book, Vles book, Vlesbook, Isenbeck's Planks, Велесова книга, Влес книга, Влескнига, Книга Велеса, Дощечки Изенбека, Дощьки Изенбека) is claimed to be a text of ancient Slavic religion and history. ...more on Wikipedia about "Book of Veles"
(Bozaloshtsh) The "Lady Who Cries," a spirit whose scream announced imminent death. From Wendish mythology. Compare with the Banshee of the Irish. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bozaloshtsh"
Burislav, Burisleif, Burysław is the name of mythical Wendish king from Scandinavian sagas who is said to rule over Wendland. He is said to be father of Gunhilda and maybe also Sigrid the Haughty. There are three possible hypothesis over his identity: first, that there actually was Slavic prince of that name; second, that this was name given by saga authors to any Slavic prince; third, that he is a compound person, combining two Polish rulers: Mieszko I of Poland and Boleslaus I of Poland. ...more on Wikipedia about "Burislav"
Bus Beloyar (Бус Белояр) was a hypothetical, possibly mythical Slavic kniaz who ruled Ruskolan (Русколань) state (also mythical) and fought against Huns in east, Romans in south and Germans in West, against Goths' king Hermanarich, and was eventually crucified by Goths. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bus Beloyar"
As in other European traditions, the crossroads in Polish mythology are a sacred and magical place where both divination and invocations were uttered. Talismans and amulets were hung or buried there, as well as other spell work was conducted. The crossroads were a place where all places and directions meet; and all time faded away into the present moment. ...more on Wikipedia about "Crossroads in Polish mythology"
Forms of divination in Polish mythology, that were practiced in Poland included the following: Candle wax dripped in a glass of water was held up to the light for interpretation; herbs thrown on the fire produced smoke that could be interpreted by the shape of patterns it made; finding pysanky patterns in the natural world would yield a prediction of fortune. ...more on Wikipedia about "Divination in Polish mythology"
Dobrynya Nikitch ( Russian: Добрыня Никитич) is a bogatyr (i.e., medieval Russian knights-errant). ...more on Wikipedia about "Dobrynya Nikitich"
Dodola (also spelled Dudulya and Didilya, pronounced: doh-doh-la, doo-doo-lya, or dee-dee-lya) is a being in old Slavic mythology. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dodola"
Dogoda is a Polish spirit of the west wind, associated with love and gentleness. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dogoda" Everybody should like shortopedia
In Polish mythology, Dola are the protective spirits which embody human fate. They can appear in the guises of a god, a cat, a man, a mouse, or a woman. They have their own preferences and provinces; and they would hound you if you made choices that were not planned by Fate. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dola"
Domovoi (literally, "one of the house") are house spirits found in Slavic folklore. They are usually pictured as gnomelike: small (perhaps one to three feet in height), friendly, old men, sometimes covered in hair all over. ...more on Wikipedia about "Domovoi"
Drekavac (literally "the yeller") is a mythical creature in south Slavic mythology. ...more on Wikipedia about "Drekavac"
Dziewona (Polish, Devana in Czech, Diiwica in Serbian) is the Slavic equivalent of the Roman Goddess Diana, whose name is said to appear very late in Slavic history. However, all her names that derive from Slavic language translate to "The Maiden." She is more widespread in Slavic countries, whereas in other cultures she is a minor deity. In Polish mythology, she is the virginal Goddess who is the huntress of the forest, (in some legends, said to run through the Carpathians and in others with a pack of dogs) and is associated with the Moon, spring, agriculture and weather. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dziewona"
Dzydzilelya is the Polish Goddess of love and marriage and of sexuality and fertility. She is similar to Venus, Aphrodite, Freya and other goddesses of this nature. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dzydzilelya"
In Polish mythology, fire flowers are mystical blooms. To find this powerful plant the seeker had to enter a forest before midnight on the Eve of Kupala. The flower would climb up the stalk of the fern, and precisely at midnight it would bloom so brightly that no one could look directly at it. In order to harvest it a circle had to be drawn around it, and the seeker had to deal with demons trying to distract him/her from doing so. It was said that if you answered the voices, or faltered during the task, it would sacrifice its own life. Anyone possessing this flower gained the ability to read minds, find treasure, and repel all evils. ...more on Wikipedia about "Fire Flowers"
Flins is the god of death in Wendish mythology. ...more on Wikipedia about "Flins"
Herbs are used in Polish folk customs. Do not use these herbs in any of the methods shown here without the approval of a qualified physician. ...more on Wikipedia about "Herbs in Polish mythology"
Ipabog was a demigod in wendish mythology. He was a famous hunter and a hero. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ipabog"
Iriy or Irij, according to neo-paganist manuals, was the paradise in old Slavic religion and part of Svarga. This term is probably derived from the word for paradise in contemporary Slavic languages. ...more on Wikipedia about "Iriy"
Yav (Jav), Prav and Nav are three worlds described in the Book of Veles. References to them became popular among Russian neopagans. ...more on Wikipedia about "Jav, Prav and Nav"
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