Slavic Path

[cartweel]

I was just wondering how many people at MW follow a Slavic path or incorporate Slavic ritual/magic or Gods into their practices. I know there are a few- but I bet there are a bunch more!

Come out, come out, wherever you are! :fpoke:

I recently became really interested in the path. Perhaps those more experienced than I could offer a few newbie pointers?

[Celtique]

I'm actually kinda interested in this as well, because I am Slavic. Look forward to who might have some tidbits. :)

[cartweel]

*glances around sneakily* :bumpsmili

[mothwench]

:D hiya cartwheel. just found this while surfing. have fun. http://excoboard.com/exco/index.php?boardid=337&category=442

[AterCorax]

http://members.aol.com/hpsofsnert/ - Slavic Paganism & Witchcraft

I've been interested in it for awhile but haven't really made an offical move as of yet. I'm not really sure if it's right for me.

I would like to get some info on Baltic Witchcraft if anyone has any. :)

-Ater

[Agaliha]

I just did a search of Slavic Paganism on MW and there were a few threads, but most with no replies. :thumbsdow

Last night I picked up a book of Godesses around the world and there were a lot of Slavic ones in there. It got me interested. So now I am trying to do my own research on the Path.
I'm curious about it because I am part Slavic-- Russian/Ukranian and German--- I'm related to Taras Shevchenko (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taras_Shevchenko) ,the famous poet :D ...it's my maternal Grandma's maiden name too. Zent is also in my family-- that's German. (My other half is Cherokee). I never considered Slavic Paganism before, I guess because I didn't take the time to look into it...but now I am.
It would be closer to my roots than anything else I've looked into.

I'm hoping to find some info out there-- more about Sabbats, rituals and practice than the Gods (I already found a lot about that).
I guess I could go with general Slavic, Russian-Ukranian centered, or German.
Anyone who follows those and would like to help would be cool :)

[aluokaloo]

Thats funny that you mentioned this my friend has been asking me to look up information on Baba Iaga. Try typing in Slavic Mythology

[Agaliha]

Thats funny that you mentioned this my friend has been asking me to look up information on Baba Iaga. Try typing in Slavic Mythology

There's tons about Baba Yaga out there. I could post some links if you want.
And like I said in my post-- I'm looking more for the way it is practiced. I already have tons about the myths and Gods.

[Agaliha]

I doubt anyone is even reading this thread :( but I just thought of something...
Since Latvia and Estonia border Russia, maybe there is a possiblity of sharing...?
I tied to find stuff about Russian based Paganism, but there's like nothing. Seriously.
There is quite a bit about Latvian Paganism "Romuva" though....but then again my ancestors aren't from there...
Of, couse I get stuck with the tricky one (Russian-based)...and the German angle doesn't call to me (Ásatrú)... :ugh:
...maybe the ancestral path is not for me :sadeyes:

[mothwench]

oh, don't give up yet. :rubhead: off the top of my little head, i could tell you that shamanism originated in sibiria, for example.
and then maybe you're using the wrong search terms. i know there's a different word for ancient russia, i just forget what it is. maybe there's a kind of an ancient russian reconstructionism...?
i'll keep an eye out and post any interesting links i find. :)

[Agaliha]

Thanks, mothwench :)
I'd like to work in some of the Russian Paganism into my practice...and Cherokee too, once I find that info out.

[Agaliha]

I found a great site as I was looking up Mati-Syra-Zemlya, so if anyone is looking or interested too here's the link: http://www.sweb.cz/magie.xchat/SlavicPaganism.htm (http://www.sweb.cz/magie.xchat/SlavicPaganism.htm)