The pantheon of the open air
Spirits of the hearth and harvest
The rhythm of the early Slavic village
Seasonal festivals and the wheel of the year
What ritual haircutting ceremony marked a Slavic boy's transition into youth and work around age seven?
Which simple wooden tool did early Slavic farmers use to scratch the forest soil for planting?
renaissanceman Early Slavic agriculture relied on slash-and-burn farming to grow hardy grains in dense forest soils.
What was the title of the eldest patriarch who managed the agricultural work of a zadruga?
What did early Slavs use to line their underground grain storage pits to keep moisture out?
renaissanceman Slavic Home Spirit
The old Slavic home, Holds a quiet spirit, The Domovoy, Keeping all in harmony.
renaissanceman Early Slavic homes were partially dug into the earth to conserve heat during harsh winters.
What was the name of the early Slavic cooperative family structure where dozens of relatives lived together?
Sod-covered homes: Early Slavic semi-dugout homes were insulated so well with dirt and grass that goats sometimes grazed on the roofs.
Which grain was a primary staple crop cultivated by early Slavs using slash-and-burn agriculture?
How did early Slavs insulate their semi-dugout homes, known as izbas, against freezing winters?
One of the two times each year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky, creating the longest or shortest day. Pagan Slavs marked the winter solstice with Koliada, a festival featuring ritual caroling and communal feasts.