By Konstantin Vasilyev Sventovit, 1969.
According to official sources, Slavic pagan god Sventovit, or Svyatovit was the god of war, victory, fertility, and abundance among the Western Slavs/Rus. This was the main god of the Slavic tribe that lived on island of Ruyan-Rugen and the surrounding lands, his statue stood in the sanctuary of the city of Arkona.
According to official sources, Slavic pagan god Sventovit, or Svyatovit was the god of war, victory, fertility, and abundance among the Western Slavs/Rus. This was the main god of the Slavic tribe that lived on island of Ruyan-Rugen and the surrounding lands, his statue stood in the sanctuary of the city of Arkona.
Some people in Slavic countries still want to celebrate new year the old pagan way, or at least by including the old pagan elements into the celebration.
Slavic Santa, Ded Moroz/father Frost is always accompanied by a young girl Snegurochka or Snegurka/Snow maiden. They say this snow maiden doesn’t have any roots in Slavic mythology, and only appeared in Russia folklore in the 19th century, but that’s just the official information. I’m sure I can dig up more info on this snow maiden, if I look deeper.