Marzanna: Winter's Slavic Goddess
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- Good evening. In this latest episode of SkaryTales, we traverse the frost-laden landscapes of Slavic mythology to uncover the enigmatic Marzanna. As the goddess of winter's deathly grip, she reigns with a chilling presence, weaving tales of demise and rebirth. Join us as we delve into her icy realm, exploring the dark and awe-inspiring legends that surround this formidable deity. From her spectral ice palace to the mystical Kalinov Bridge, we unravel the threads of her mythology, revealing a narrative as haunting as it is enlightening. Step with me into the shadowy depths of winter's heart and discover the enduring power of Marzanna's myth.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this 🖤🖤
Thank you! So happy to hear.
We hope everyone is keeping warm this winter from Marzanna’s chilling embrace. We’re trying something new this week. We’ve omitted our usual introduction in exchange for a shorter one. Let us know in the comments if you enjoy the original introduction or prefer to dive straight into the new topic. Thank you all for watching and we hope you enjoy tonight’s episode.
Thank you so much for this- it was delightful to listen to this morning!
Honestly, Morana's story (another of Marzanna's names) always has struck a chord with me somehow since first hearing of it. It's a shame that a once such kind goddess of healing and fertility became so isolated and related to Death because her lover desired a goddess he could control, not an equal partner. If Dazbog's lover hadn't potentially been her younger sister, (Although, in some versions of the story, I think Vesna actually rejects him?) I don't think her vengeance on him would have been so severe, (Of course, what person wouldn't be outraged to hear that they were just being used and had been cheated on? Ugh.) although in many variations of the tale she immediately regretted her actions and tried to stop the poisoning, but it was just too late and Dazbog retaliated violently when she tried to help him and apologize-- at least in the version I grew up with. He not only burned her, but destroyed her home and she had to make a new one for herself. In the end, I think it is fitting that he hast to wander the underworld's labyrinthian halls in the myth I know and experience that horror Marzanna went through. She always seemed like a character to me whom deserves her peace.
We're so delighted that you enjoyed the video! Yes, sadly, it seems to be a common theme for goddesses, once viewed as benevolent, to be regarded as darker deities later on. Nevertheless, we found the story of Marzanna (or Morana in some tales) to be a wonderful tale worthy of being told. Thank you again!
Is Dazbog a variation of Belabog, or a whole other thing?
That's a fascinating question! There's a bit of controversy among scholars in regards to Belabog as he only appears much later in Slavic folklore and lacks what many believe to be reliable sources. It's believed he was created as a counterpart to Chernobog, possibly due to later Christian influences.
@@MrChristianDTHello, polish person here. No, they are not the same deity. Belabog (also Belbog, Bielbóg, Belbok) is a god of light and purity, the direct opposite of Chernobog (sometimes Czarnobóg). These gods represent the good and evil, white magic and black magic. Dazbog is on a of the personifications of the sun, so he is tied to light and warmth, but rather in the literal sense of these words.
Also, wonderful video! It's hard to find well researched content on Slavic mythology on youtube. Great job 😊
Thank you sleeplessongbird !...I'd heard a version of this before using "Morana" too...but since so many of these deity stories are similar I thought maybe I was remembering incorrectly..until you confirmed I wasn't a TOTAL mushbrain, hehe.
yay new video!
That's kind of funny, with that effigy burning thing, because, even in Ohio, some more heavily Slavic/ Polish communities do this as part of some local ethnic celebrations. Lol
How interesting! I was unaware of this. It makes perfect sense, though. During the course of our research, we found many examples of this ritual in Poland, especially in the region of Silesia.
This was awesome, some of my favorite myths are nature deities, since while many have to do with religion, specific locales, most areas have seasons ( lol, though some areas it's barely noticeable) so it's something we can all relate to. And in areas with harsh winters, Marzanna & other Winter deities & that scary knife edge of mortality/death cycle needed for Springs rebirth truly resonates, esp when the wind chill is -40F, ice coats everything you see out of your windows & violent winds are howling & rattling your doors & shutters. You understand from a young age to respect winter & never brave it unprepared, for while it's beautiful & often magical to see,never disrespect it, unless you want the ice crystals coating your eyelashes to be the last thing your blue frozen body sees before death.
I'm from coastal New England 😂 so I'm def one of those ppl. While we've had a few mild winters in a row, just a few yrs ago I was without power/heat for over 2 wks, it was -28°F (real feel dbl that down w/wind chill factor)& even before Thanksgiving over 9' of snow had fallen. While I may not have lit an effigy in fire, I did spend a while day digging down into the snow over my garden, so those crazy crocus's could bloom & remind me that no matter how dark, freezing & wretched it'd been, that it wasn't forever. I counted N.Y. 0 blessings making it through & that tiny sign meant the Wheel WAS still spinning, the world was being reborn & Spring was coming
@@SkaryTales_MrRook In Poland, on the first day of spring, children at school make an effigy of Marzanna and then go to burn it or drown it in the river. This is how the end of winter and the beginning of spring are celebrated. Even though Poland has been a Catholic country for over 1,000 years, some pagan traditions are still cultivated. This tradition is alive throughout Poland, not only in Silesia. I am from the eastern part of Poland and as a child I took part in the burning of Marzanna every year. A bit creepy, I know.