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Perkūnas: Baltic Storm & Fertility God

Perkūnas (Thunderer) is the Baltic God of thunder, lightning, storms, rain, fire, war, law, order, fertility, mountains and oak trees. As...

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May 10, 20244 min read

Baltic mythology has a faraway ancestor in Proto-Indo-European mythology. Lore of the Baltic region has deep roots, reflecting the fierce...

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May 10, 20247 min read

Who's munching on the cabbage leaves? Who put the chief into mischief? Who confounds one's senses beyond belief? Imps are among the...

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Oct 2, 20234 min read

Katzenmann or Cat Man is a hybrid harvest spirit of German mythology. A man with qualities of a cat or vice versa, he can manifest...

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Oct 2, 20234 min read

The Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) is easily recognized by its generous offerings of bright red berries. Also known as mountain ash, Rowan is a...

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Sep 29, 20234 min read