Stribog
God of Wind & Air
Domains
- Winds & Storms
- Air & Atmosphere
- Wealth Distribution
- Navigation & Travel
Symbols
- Whirlwind
- Feather
- Bird Wings
- Storm Cloud
Description
Stribog is the enigmatic Slavic god of wind and air, often depicted as a wise elder controlling the winds that bring both destruction and prosperity. He governs all atmospheric phenomena from gentle breezes to violent storms.
As a distributor of wealth through winds, Stribog was believed to carry seeds, rain clouds, and even treasures across the lands, making him crucial for agriculture and trade.
Mythology
According to some myths, Stribog was born from the fiery whirlwind of Svarog's hammer, emerging as the unseen force that connects earth and sky. He works closely with Perun, bringing his thunderclouds across the heavens.
Legends tell how Stribog's winds carry the voices of ancestors and gods, making him a messenger between worlds and a link between the divine and mortal realms.
Worship
Stribog was worshipped at high places where winds were strongest, with offerings of feathers and light fabrics that could catch the wind. Sailors and merchants particularly revered him for safe voyages.
After Christianization, aspects of Stribog were absorbed into the cult of Saint Nicholas, the patron of sailors, and folk beliefs about wind spirits and demons.