Syra Zemlya
deity earth Slavic single tradition · 1
Syra Zemlya, meaning 'Moist Earth' in Slavic, is a deity invoked during oaths and called upon to witness in land disputes. She represents the personified earth in Slavic religious tradition. The deity was summoned as an observer or witness in formal declarations and legal proceedings.
When
- First attested
- 500 CE
- Attested period
- 500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Slavic earth deity invoked in oaths and land disputes, part of living folk tradition.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Gaia Melaina
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The Slavic deity 'Moist Earth' (Syra Zemlya) was similarly invoked during oaths and called to witness in land disputes.”
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