Studia Mythologica Slavica (Oct 2013)
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.
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