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Polel

deity earth Polish folklore single tradition · 1

Polel is the twin brother of Lel in Polish folk belief, together forming a divine pair. He is also the son of the goddess Łada and is associated with the Greek twins Castor and Pollux. The twins are sometimes invoked in local rituals and stories.

When

First attested
1500 CE
Attested period
1500 – 2020
Historical notes
First mentioned by Maciej Miechowita in the 16th century.

Relationships

co occurs with
Lele, Polele, Lelej, Lelek, Lel, Castor, Leda
syncretized with
Pollux
child of
Łada

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. Lel and Polel

Source passages

“"Lelum polelum"”

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