Mielikki was the Finnish goddess of the forest and the hunt, associated with the beauty and bounty of nature. Usually depicted as a young woman, she embodied the mystical power of the deep woods. Mielikki rewarded respectful hunting and foraging, allowing the forest to replenish itself each season. However, she was said to punish excessive […]
Who let the winds out, who, who? In ancient representations, Fujin, the Japanese wind god is often shown with disheveled hair, bulging eyes and a bag around his neck that contains all the winds. This strikes a chord amongst Greek and Roman scholars. It has been said that Fujin borrowed some of his characteristics from […]
Perun was the supreme god of the ancient Slavic pantheon and ruler of the heavens, thunder, and lightning. He was one of the most revered and feared deities in Slavic mythology. Perun was generally depicted as a rugged, bearded man who carried an axe, hammer, or mace. He rode in a chariot pulled by a […]