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The Leshy (Russian: Ле́ший; literally, “[he] from the forest”, Polish: Boruta, Leszy) is a tutelary deity of the forests in Slavic mythology. The plural form in Russian is лешие, leshiye (retaining the stress on the first syllable). As the spirit rules over the forest and hunting, he may be related to the Slavic god Porewit.

Leshy are masculine and humanoid in shape, are able to assume any likeness and can change in size and height.He is sometimes portrayed with horns and surrounded by packs of wolves and bears. In some accounts, Leshy is described as having a wife (Leshachikha, Leszachka, Lesovikha) and children (leshonki, leszonky). He is known by some to have a propensity to lead travelers astray and abduct children, (which he shares with Chort, the “Black One”) which would lead some to believe he is an evil entity. He is however also known to have a more neutral disposition towards humans, dependent on the attitudes and behaviours of an individual person, or local population, towards the forest. Some would therefore describe him as more of a temperamental being like a fairy.

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The Slavic Gods (In my Experience)

I began learning about the Slavic pantheon four years ago. It was extremely difficult for me to find information on the gods and goddesses. Luckily with the help of my best friend and mentor @slavicafire and with time and experience, I began to discover my own path and to develop my own relationships with the gods. I thought I would share some of my experiences and what I’ve learned. I hope you might be able to find this helpful!

Morana: Goddess of winter, death, nightmares, and witchcraft. I have a bit of favoritism when it comes to Morana considering she’s who I work with the most. She is a symbol of death and winter but also rebirth. It’s very possible that she’ll bring nightmares and cold nights. Associated with birds, snakes, and I’ve always personally seen her as a deer with large antlers.

Veles: God of the underworld, cattle, forests, earth, water, etc. Sometimes symbolized as a serpent. Animal form is a bear. Also has a lot of beef with Perun and the battle between the two makes up one of the most important myths in Slavic mythology. His tree is a willow like Perun’s is the oak.

Perun: Seen as the highest god in the pantheon, god of thunder and lightning. Perun is another deity that I work with often. Associated with mountains, wind, eagles, the oak, weapons, and war. Also represents the punisher of evil. I find that he has a soft spot for people following the Slavic path.

Jarilo: God of spring, vegetation, and fertility. Jarilo can be seen as a man adorned with green branches and sometimes riding a white horse. He was kidnapped and raised by Veles but with his return came many celebrations and festivals. Protector of the weak.

Dazbog: God of the Sun. Associated with good fortune. His symbol is a wolf. Also known as the god of precious metals and herding. Brings heat and rain to the earth. Travels across the world to bring up the Sun every morning.

Svarog: God of fire and blacksmithing. He forged the Sun and the stars and placed them upon the sky. He often wears a helm with horns and carries a blacksmith hammer.

Mokosh: Goddess of fertility, home, and earth. She is the protector of women and children. She watches over spinning and weaving and shearing of sheep. Known to protect women during childbirth.

-Maks

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The Slavic Gods (In my Experience)

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