Dali
deity mountain Svan people single tradition · 1
Dali is a goddess from the mythology of the Georgian people of the Caucasus region. She is a hunting goddess who serves as the patron of hoofed wild mountain animals such as ibexes and deer. Hunters who obeyed her numerous taboos would be assured of success in the hunt; conversely, she would harshly punish any who violated them.
When
- Historical notes
- Importance waned after the rise of Christianity in Georgia.
Relationships
- enemy of
- Saint George
- syncretized with
- Ali, Tkashi-Mapa
- parent of
- Amirani
- manifested by
- Dæl Ešxwmiš
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Although she is primarily a hunting deity, Dali has strong associations with symbols and states of transition such as dawn, the morning star, and New Year's Eve. Svan hunting lore placed significant emphasis on the morning star. Svan hunters were taught to leave their homes before dawn, and arrive at the”
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