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Does anyone have any knowledge on this topic?
As someone who is a descendant of this heritage I would really appreciate if someone knows a little bit more than me.
I have only heard about the deity Kresnik/Kersnik. He is an old deity in relation to the summer solstice, fire, sun and also storm. His appereance is described as either goldenhaired or goldenarmed gods' son who fights evil spirits and brings fertile soil and harvest. Many argue that he could be a counterpart of more well known slavic god Perun/Svarun
There are also other beings which hold a similar name Kresniki (multiple). Those are believed to be gifted individuals with spiritual powers who also fought against evil.
If I connect this topic a little bit to the modern times. In our country the highest and most prestige award for literature is named Kresnik. The award ceremony is held every year on the so caled Kresna noč (bonfire night-a direct translation) which is on 23rd of June. I find it interesting that we can se traces of the old deity yet know so very little about it.
Do the other slavic mythos also have Kersnik? And if anyone knows anything more about the Carantanian-Carniolan deities or can direct me to any literature I would highly appreciate it.
Blessed day to you all, or as we say it bougžegne!
As someone who is a descendant of this heritage I would really appreciate if someone knows a little bit more than me.
I have only heard about the deity Kresnik/Kersnik. He is an old deity in relation to the summer solstice, fire, sun and also storm. His appereance is described as either goldenhaired or goldenarmed gods' son who fights evil spirits and brings fertile soil and harvest. Many argue that he could be a counterpart of more well known slavic god Perun/Svarun
There are also other beings which hold a similar name Kresniki (multiple). Those are believed to be gifted individuals with spiritual powers who also fought against evil.
If I connect this topic a little bit to the modern times. In our country the highest and most prestige award for literature is named Kresnik. The award ceremony is held every year on the so caled Kresna noč (bonfire night-a direct translation) which is on 23rd of June. I find it interesting that we can se traces of the old deity yet know so very little about it.
Do the other slavic mythos also have Kersnik? And if anyone knows anything more about the Carantanian-Carniolan deities or can direct me to any literature I would highly appreciate it.
Blessed day to you all, or as we say it bougžegne!
