Porvata
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In Polish mythology
, Porvata is the god of the woods; he has no idol or image; and is manifest throughout the primeval forest. His sacred day is Tuesday and is connected with midsummer. He is thought to be one of the four seasonal aspects of Swaitowid facing south and ruling over summer.
See also Porewit
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Polish mythology
Polish mythology comprises beliefs and myths of ancient Poland, including witchcraft and elements of Paganism.An early Polish settlement featuring an allocated place of pagan worship, which is located near the ancient complex of Poganowo not far from the Polish coast of the Baltic Sea, was...
, Porvata is the god of the woods; he has no idol or image; and is manifest throughout the primeval forest. His sacred day is Tuesday and is connected with midsummer. He is thought to be one of the four seasonal aspects of Swaitowid facing south and ruling over summer.
See also Porewit
Porewit
Porewit is the West Slavic deity in Wendish mythology revered in the town of Charenza on Rugia.Porewit was the second of the three gods, revered in Charenza, along with Rugiewit and Porenut. A wooden idol of the Porewit stood in the temple, which was dedicated to him. Porewit was depicted with...
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