Svarog
ALSO KNOWN AS:
Swarog
ORIGIN:
Slavic
Svarog, Ruler of the Sun and Spirit of Fire, once headed the Slavic pantheon. A divine smith, Svarog forged the sun. He is literally a patriarch, considered the father of other Slavic deities. Svarog invented the concept of marriage. Post-Christianity, he was demoted to the status of fire Demon, sometimes equated with Satan. Some of his old functions were assigned to Saint George.
FAVOURED PEOPLE:
Smiths, metalworkers
MANIFESTATION:
Svarog is the fire in the forge and hearth. He is a shape-shifter who can assume any form. He’s been known to appear with three heads. Favorite manifestations include his sacred creatures: bull, horse, gray wolf, and especially a falcon.
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.
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