Serbian Genetics
Important notice: the following results are only from the Orthodox population of Serbia which is why R1a is higher that average results and E1b is lower The haplogroups that make the Serbian genetic pool are...
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Slavic Conquest of Macedonia
The Tribes of Macedonia The earliest historical sources mentioning a Slavic conquest of Macedonia come from the Byzantine historian John from Efez, who, in 581 AD, wrote: “They lived on the peninsula freely,...
Saqaliba – Slavs in the Arab World, Part 2 (Slavic pirates)
The Slavic pirates on the Mediterrenean Sea were not uncommon during the 10th century. Ibn Hauqal mentions Slavic pirates plundering the coast of Muslim Spain, and al-Masudi who mentions that against the inhabitants of...
Suditse – The Three Graces of Slavic Mythology
In Czech and Slovak, they are called Sudičky. They can also be found in Serbian mythology by the name of Sudice, Suđaje; and in Polish mythology known as Rodzanice, Narecznice or Sudiczki. In Slovenian...
Slavs in the Viking World Series: Introduction – Who Were the Vikings?
Were the Vikings One People? – The Difference Between Danish, Swedish and Norwegian Vikings Well you must be wondering why I’m writing about Vikings this time. The reason is actually simple. Everyone knows that...
Rusalka – The Slavic “Mermaid”
Rusalka is a water-dwelling nymph who appears in the shape of a beautiful woman. There are many obvious links between the Rusalki and the mermaids of Celtic myths. Both are beautiful, sexually liberated and...
Bereginya – The Slavic Spirit of Protection
The ancient Slavs believed in Bereginya – the Great Goddess that produced all things, according to Halyna Lozko. However, to many scholars Bereginya is a spirit and not a Goddess. Bereginya is basically...
Lel – The Slavic God of Erotic Passion
The God Lel or Lelya, Lelo, Lubitsch, is the god of erotic passion in the mythology of the ancient Slavs. He is the son of Lada, the goddess of beauty and love. In contrast...
Stunning Photos of Dalmatia by Vjeko Begović
Vjeko Begović is a photographer from Makarska, a part of Dalmatia in Croatia, who makes stunning pictures of his homeland. When you look at his photographs, the passion he possesses is obvious. Our...
Domovoi – A House Spirit in Slavic Mythology
Domovoi is a house spirit in Slavic folklore. It is masculine, typically small, bearded, and sometimes covered in hair all over. According to some traditions, the domovoi takes on the appearance of current...
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