Chthonic Aspects of the Pomeranian Deity Triglav and Other Tricephalic Characters in Slavic Mythology<br>Htonski vidiki pomorjanskega boga Triglava in drugi triglavi liki v slovanski mitologiji</br>

Abstract

This article explores the nature of West Slavic deity Triglav, postulating he was primary a god of the underworld. Parallels that connect Triglav with chthonic beings from Slavic folklore are highlighted, notably dragons and serpents, and with three-headed characters of more ancient Indo-European myths.

Keywords

• triglav
• trojan
• three-headed
• triune deities
• dragon
• pomerania
• slavic mythology
• aži dahāka
• viśvarūpa
• geryon
• indo-european mythology