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Slavic Mythology

7 stories, retold short enough for one lesson.

7 stories

Dazhbog the Sun GodHonestyLife is a continuous cycle of growth, peak, and rest, and true power lies in the selfless giving of one's gifts to the world.Grades 4–8Level 5

Mokosh the Earth GoddessClevernessRespect for the earth is a duty to ourselves, for our destinies are inextricably tied to the health of the land that sustains us.Grades 4–8Level 4

Perun the Thunder GodClevernessThe struggle between order and chaos is eternal, but through strength and vigilance, balance can always be restored to the world.Grades 4–8Level 4

Svarog the Sky GodHard workTrue creation requires both the vision to see what is possible and the diligent labor to forge it into reality.Grades 4–8Level 4

The Cosmic TreeFriendshipThe universe is held together by the eternal balance of opposing forces, such as light and shadow, height and depth.Grades 4–8Level 3

The World EggClevernessThe universe is an interconnected whole born from a single source, suggesting that order and beauty can emerge from even the darkest chaos.Grades 4–8Level 3

Veles God of the UnderworldClevernessTrue cosmic balance requires the interaction of opposing forces; both the order of the sky and the mysteries of the earth are vital for life.Grades 4–8Level 3