- Perun, the thunder god of the ancient pagan Slavs, a fructifier, purifier, and overseer of right and order.
- In many places, Perun is mentioned as Svarog's and Veles's brother. Perun also represents the punisher of perjury, as well as the punisher of evil in general.
- In Slavic mythology, Perun was the supreme god, the god of thunder and lightning, who owned the sky and acted as the patron saint of ruling army units.
- Often compared to Thor of the Norse mythological world, Perun was considered the highest of all gods and was one of Svarog’s three sons.
- Perun’s name means thunder and lightning bolt in the various Slavic languages. His name originates in the very earliest times of the Aryan race.
- Perun, Slavic God of Thunder – In Slavic Pagan mythology, Perun (written in Cyrillic: Перун) is the highest god of the pantheon and the god of thunder and...
- After the Christianization of Kievan Rus, this place became a monastery, which, quite remarkably, continued to bear the name of Perun.
- In Slavic mythology, Perun is revered as a supreme deity, revered for his ability to control the elements and protect the people from evil forces.
- He was first associated with weapons made of stone and later with those of metal. Perun is described as a rugged man with a copper beard.
- Some of their myths and folktales overlapped while others stayed within a region. Perun is one of the few who was worshiped among nearly every tribe.