Bubilas is the patron of bees, honey, and beekeepers. In general, bee spirits are female, like the Queen Bee or worker bees, who are the bees most visible to people. Bubilas is an exception: He is the spirit of the drone. Bubilas serves the bees and Austeja, queen of the bees. He will serve human beekeepers, too, as well as those who labor on behalf of bees.
ALSO KNOWN AS:
Babilas
ORIGIN:
Lithuania
MANIFESTATION:
Bubilas looks like a fat hairy man.
OFFERINGS:
He has a sweet tooth as befits a honey spirit. Honey in jugs was offered to him by smashing the jug (like breaking a hive).
SEE ALSO:
- Austeja
SOURCE:
Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses – Written by : Judika Illes Copyright © 2009 by Judika Illes.