Švaržič
demonic South Slavs single tradition · 1
Švaržič (Shvarzhich) is a demon known in Slovenian Styria. The existence of this demon proves the cult of Svarozhits among the South Slavs. The name is a regional variant connected to the deity Svarozhits.
When
- Attested period
- 1952 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Documented in 1952 by Croatian ethnomusicologist Zvonko Lovrenčević from folk traditions in Ciglena near Bjelovar.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Svarožiću
- aspect of
- Svarozhits
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In Slovenian Styria, a demon named Švaržič (Shvarzhich) was known, which proves the cult of Svarozhits among the South Slavs.”
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