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The Worship of Perun: The Slavic God of Thunder

In the vast forests, steppes, and riverlands of early Slavic Europe, thunder was not just a weather event—it was the roar of a god. That god was Perun, the mighty sky deity of thunder, lightning, war, and law. As the chief god in many pre-Christian Slavic pantheons, Perun stood at the top of the celestial hierarchy, wielding his axe or hammer, commanding storms, and protecting warriors and rulers alike.Though lesser known in the West, Perun shar…
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The Archaeologist broke the news in on Friday, July 25, 2025.
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