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'''Exile''': Veles<br /> | '''Exile''': Veles<br /> | ||
'''Rule''': To cut death and songs | '''Rule''': To cut death and songs | ||
* A god of the underworld, earth, waters, and cattle in [[Wikipedia:Slavic_paganism|Slavic mythology]], Veles (also called Volos) | * A god of the underworld, earth, waters, and cattle in [[Wikipedia:Slavic_paganism|Slavic mythology]], Veles (also called Volos) was the opponent of the supreme thunder god [[Wikipedia:Perun|Perun]]. The two were in constant battle due to some accounts stating that Veles stole Perun's cattle or his wife away from him. Perun would punish Veles with death, though this was not permanent and Veles would again return. Due to this, Veles was often considered as a shepherd for souls to the underworld. | ||
* Veles is often described as a serpent or a dragon. Veles is also known as Volos which is the Russian or Ukrainian word for "hair" and as such, Veles was also described as having the appearance of a bear or a wolf. | * Veles is often described as a serpent or a dragon. Veles is also known as Volos which is the Russian or Ukrainian word for "hair" and as such, Veles was also described as having the appearance of a bear or a wolf. | ||
** Veles and Volos are sometimes separated into two different deities, Veles retaining the god of the underworld and death aspect while Volos became a god of pasturelands, cattle, and harvest. | ** Veles and Volos are sometimes separated into two different deities, Veles retaining the god of the underworld and death aspect while Volos became a god of pasturelands, cattle, and harvest. | ||