Yarilo / Myth. Short summary

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Many thousands of years ago the earth lay in desolation. When Yarilo turned his gaze upon it, the sun’s rays cut through the cold and darkness. Thanks to the warmth and light, the earth gave birth to all life on the planet.

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In times distant, the earth lay in darkness and cold. Its fertile soil was dead, and desolation reigned in the world. Young Yarilo turned his gaze upon the lifeless earth, cutting through the utter gloom with his sunbeams. The beautiful earth awoke from its long sleep. She greedily drank the heat and light of the sunlight, and was adorned with lush colors, green grasses, seas and rivers. The land gave birth to animals, fish and insects. She gave birth to animals, fish, insects and other creatures.

And man became the crown of the earth-mother’s creation. Yarilo struck his head with a lightning, and a mind was born in him. The sun god fell in love with people. He began to greet them with thunder and lightning. All living things were hiding from the thunderous sounds that rolled across the sky. Only man responded to his Father with thanksgiving.

When the power of Yaril diminished, however, the earth began to pine away. She feared that all her creatures would perish in the harsh winter. But the sun god promised to return in the spring. He gave her fire to keep her dwellings warm.