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Chislobog
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Other names
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Числобог
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Venerated in
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Ynglism
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Chislobog (Числобог) is a figure from
modern Slavic paganism
,
[1]
especially in the
Ynglist
tradition.
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He is typically associated with time and/or numbers,
[1]
and his name comes from the Slavic words for "number" (число, chislo) and "god" (бог, bog).
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Chislobog's origins are uncertain, but he appears in the
Book of Veles
,
[1]
a book that is believed to be a forgery rather than a genuine ancient Slavic text.
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Despite this, he is an important figure in Ynglism and is worshipped by followers of the tradition.
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According to Ynglist belief, Chislobog controls the flow of time, sometimes symbolized as a river.
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He is also considered the protector of various Slavic-Aryan calendars, including the Daa'ri calendar. Ynglists believe that the Daa'ri calendar was used in Europe prior to the adoption of the Christian calendar.
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Chislobog is often depicted holding a sword in his left hand, symbolizing protection and preservation, and a shield with the Daa'ri calendar inscribed on it in his right hand. The hymn of Chislobog praises him as the protector of life and the giver of understanding to humans, and asks for blessings for Ynglist families and long life.
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While some people have suggested that Chislobog may be female, this is not a widely held belief among Ynglists.
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Due to the nature of the
Veles book
as a forgery not written in an actual language, these words cannot be said to be in any given language, however they are recognizable to most slavic speakers