Stribog - the god of wind in the Slavs. There are several versions of his appearance. According to one of them, it originated from sparks that appeared during the time when Svarog beat the hammer against Alatyr. In some sources Stribog emerged from Rod's breathing. Slavs called it the scatterer of wealth, and all because of the steep morals. In his submission are birds and ethereal spirits-wind.
What is known about the god of the wind from the ancient Slavs?
Represented Stribog gray-haired old man, dressed in azure clothes. A permanent attribute is the golden bow, which he holds in his hands. On some images Stribog sails on an airship, and in his hands he has a horn and a spear. He lived at the edge of the world in a forest or an island in the middle of the ocean. He rarely came into contact with other gods. Slavs revered Stribog because he not only sent life-giving moisture, but also drills, and deadly hurricanes. His constant assistant is the mythical Stratim bird, into which he could transform himself.
The god of wind among the Eastern Slavs was also venerated for his ability to destroy enemies and various villains. The farmers asked Stribog to send clouds with rain and not to dry the land. Revered him and the sailors, who prayed for a fair wind. Millers brought Stribogu gifts in the form of flour and grains, which fluttered in the wind. The idol and temples of the Slavic god of wind were placed on the sea islands, near rivers and seas. Idol Stribogu is in Kiev among the seven most important gods of the Slavs. To cajole the wind god , ravens, bread crumbs and meat were sacrificed to him, and on holiday holidays the remains of festive dishes were put to idols.
In general, people celebrated Stribog's day four times a year:
- Veshny. Celebrated in April, when the winds became warm.
- The wind. Gifts to God were brought in August, when the winds began to remind of the approach of autumn.
- Listoboy. Celebrated in September, at the first cold weather.
- Spring. Honored god in February, when the approach of spring was felt.
The God of wind in Slavic mythology has its own sign, which looks like an inverted English letter N and a curved line crossing it. This symbol helped people save their house and fields from the bad weather. They put it on the ship, that the sailors were not afraid of the storm. Millers built windmills, which resembled the sign of Stribog. As an amulet it is recommended to use this symbol to people, in whose lives there are often various scandals and disputes. He will help him find the right way in a difficult situation. The Stribog symbol will be useful for people who want to control all the changes in their life.