Svyatogor

Svyatogor is the giant-warrior in Russian mythology and folklore. His name is a derivation from the words "sacred mountain". He and his mighty steed are so large that, when they ride forth, the crest of his helmet sweeps away the clouds.

The story of  Svyatogor passing appears as an episode in the larger tale of Ilya Muromets, Russia's greatest hero-warrior. Having heard of the giant's strength, Muromets comes to...

Dazbog

Dazbog, The first part of the name is “daj” – a form of the verb to give, while the second part “bog” means god. The Giving God, was a god of the Sun and he was one of Svarog’s sons. Dazbog stands for the Sun disc. Each morning he emerged from the arms of The Zorya (Dusk) to ride his chariot drawn by three horses: one is gold, one is silver, and one is diamond. He would travel across the heavens each day through his...

Slavic Fairies

Fairy is a female mythical creature, in Slavic mythology, who lives in nature. They are best preserved in the tradition and very popular with the Slavic people. Fairies were mostly friendly with people, but they could also be vengeful.

They usually lived in forests and by the rivers, and often in the mountains. Some fairies built their castles in the clouds. Fairies are imagined as very beautiful, slender gi...