https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-slavic-gods--6944699enReligion & SpiritualityCopyright Podra Networkhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/39d9bda858553f8da34a3630ee90ad6b.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-slavic-gods--6944699Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:15:02 +0000Podra NetworkPodra Networkfeeds@spreaker.comThe forgotten pantheon — the gods of the ancient Slavic peoples and the mythology that survived into folk tradition.false8ad36584-3a40-52c8-b9d4-f35351ae8fa7episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-mythology-how-ancient-slavic-beliefs-shape-modern-folk-culture--71252891https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71252891Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:03 +0000Podra NetworkIn this captivating episode of The Slavic Gods, host Edmund Cross explores how ancient Slavic mythology continues to influence modern folk culture across Eastern Europe. From roadside shrines echoing pre-Christian protective practices to contemporary...317falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ritual-year-seasonal-celebrations-from-koliada-to-harvest--71252802https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71252802Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:02 +0000Podra NetworkJoin host Edmund Cross as he explores the sacred rhythm of the Slavic ritual year, from winter's Koliada celebrations to autumn's harvest festivals. Discover how ancient Slavic communities marked each season with meaningful ceremonies that connected...348falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rusalia-and-water-spirits-the-dangerous-beauty-of-slavic-rivers--71252724https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71252724Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:00:03 +0000Podra NetworkExplore the haunting world of Slavic water spirits in this deep dive into Rusalka folklore. Host Edmund Cross examines the dangerous beauty of these river spirits, tracing their origins from ancient pagan beliefs through Orthodox Christian influences....357falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/baba-yaga-s-legacy-witch-tales-that-survived-the-centuries--71252688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71252688Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:02 +0000Podra NetworkExplore the enduring legacy of Baba Yaga, the iron-toothed witch from Slavic folklore who has captivated audiences for centuries. In this episode of The Slavic Gods, host Edmund Cross examines how this complex folkloric figure has evolved from ancient...432falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-christianity-came-the-transformation-of-old-gods-into-new-saints--71252511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71252511Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:03 +0000Podra NetworkExplore the fascinating religious transformation that occurred when Christianity spread across Slavic lands between the 7th-12th centuries. Host Edmund Cross examines how ancient Slavic gods like Perun, Mokosh, and Svarog didn't simply disappear, but...310falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kupala-night-midsummer-magic-and-the-search-for-the-fern-flower--71252453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71252453Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:02 +0000Podra NetworkJoin host Edmund Cross as he explores Kupala Night, one of the most mystical celebrations in Slavic tradition. This midsummer festival, also known as Ivan Kupala, combines ancient pagan customs with Christian influences, creating a rich tapestry of...320falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-firebird-and-golden-apples-mythical-creatures-of-slavic-lore--71252421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71252421Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:03 +0000Podra NetworkExplore the enchanting world of Slavic mythology with host Edmund Cross as he delves into the legendary Firebird and golden apples that have captivated Eastern European folklore for centuries. This episode examines the Žar-ptica, the magnificent...315falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sacred-groves-and-stone-idols-ancient-slavic-places-of-worship--71252386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71252386Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:02 +0000Podra NetworkExplore the mystical world of ancient Slavic sacred sites in this fascinating episode of The Slavic Gods. Host Edmund Cross takes listeners on a journey through the sacred groves and stone idol worship that defined pre-Christian Slavic spirituality...352falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/domovoi-and-house-spirits-the-hidden-folk-of-slavic-homes--71252349
Learn about the rich folklore surrounding these domestic deities, from the furry, child-sized domovoi to the bathhouse bannik and barn-dwelling ovinnik. Cross examines how these household spirits shaped daily life, influenced family behavior, and provided spiritual explanations for everyday mysteries in Slavic homes.

This episode reveals the deep cultural significance of domestic spirituality in Eastern European tradition, exploring how families formed relationships with their house spirits through offerings of bread, salt, and milk. Discover the rituals of introducing domovoi to new homes and the beliefs about their protective or mischievous behaviors.

From their origins in pre-Christian Slavic culture to their adaptation alongside Christianity, house spirits represent a unique aspect of folk religion that emphasized the sacred nature of domestic life. Cross discusses how these traditions continue to influence modern Slavic cultural practices and the universal human desire to feel protected within our homes.

Perfect for listeners interested in Slavic mythology, folk religion, household traditions, and cultural anthropology.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71252349Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:02 +0000Podra NetworkJoin host Edmund Cross as he explores the intimate world of Slavic household spirits in this fascinating episode of The Slavic Gods. Discover the domovoi, the beloved house spirits that were believed to guard Slavic homes for centuries, living behind...
Learn about the rich folklore surrounding these domestic deities, from the furry, child-sized domovoi to the bathhouse bannik and barn-dwelling ovinnik. Cross examines how these household spirits shaped daily life, influenced family behavior, and provided spiritual explanations for everyday mysteries in Slavic homes.

This episode reveals the deep cultural significance of domestic spirituality in Eastern European tradition, exploring how families formed relationships with their house spirits through offerings of bread, salt, and milk. Discover the rituals of introducing domovoi to new homes and the beliefs about their protective or mischievous behaviors.

From their origins in pre-Christian Slavic culture to their adaptation alongside Christianity, house spirits represent a unique aspect of folk religion that emphasized the sacred nature of domestic life. Cross discusses how these traditions continue to influence modern Slavic cultural practices and the universal human desire to feel protected within our homes.

Perfect for listeners interested in Slavic mythology, folk religion, household traditions, and cultural anthropology.]]>291falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roots-and-branches-the-world-tree-that-connects-all-realms--71252310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71252310Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:00:03 +0000Podra NetworkExplore the profound symbolism of the Slavic World Tree in this fascinating episode of The Slavic Gods. Host Edmund Cross delves deep into the cosmic mythology surrounding this ancient symbol that connects all realms of existence in Slavic traditions....310falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-mother-mokosh-earth-goddess-and-weaver-of-fate--71252281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71252281Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:02 +0000Podra NetworkExplore the fascinating mythology of Mokosh, the Great Mother goddess of ancient Slavic religion, in this comprehensive episode of The Slavic Gods podcast. Discover how this powerful earth goddess and cosmic weaver controlled both fertility and fate...323falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/veles-the-shapeshifter-lord-of-the-underworld-and-protector-of-cattle--71252249https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71252249Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:04 +0000Podra NetworkExplore the fascinating mythology of Veles, one of the most complex deities in ancient Slavic religion. Known as both the lord of the underworld and protector of cattle, Veles embodied the Slavic understanding of life-death cycles and cosmic balance....356falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-thunder-god-s-hammer-introducing-perun-king-of-the-slavic-pantheon--71252014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71252014Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:26:29 +0000Podra NetworkDiscover Perun, the mighty thunder god who reigned supreme over the ancient Slavic pantheon in this comprehensive episode of The Slavic Gods. Host Edmund Cross explores the fascinating mythology, worship practices, and cultural significance of this...341falsefull