Latvian pagan deities

Latvian group presented us their pre-christian gods and the symbols which represent each one of them. 


Pērkons-Thunder

This symbol is also called thunder cross, fire cross, branch cross or svastika. Thunder cross or fire cross symbolizes and attracts happiness, energy, fire, wind and thunder.

Thunder is the deity who hunts evil forces.


Saule-Sun

Sun is the eternal symbol of life and movement. She knows and sees everything. In front of other signs sun occupies a place of honour, because she is considered as mother of all children. She also teaches justice and mercy. 

Mēness- Moon

The job of the Moon is to take care about stars as father to his children. He is not as lovely as mother sun, but still owns a lot of respect. 

This symbol is known as the best for farmers. They knew that he influences and contributes to growth of corn. Moon is also considered as warrior protector. 


Zvaigznes - Stars

They protect from Evil. AUSEKLIS is kind of morning star which symbolizes victory of life. 


Dievs- God

God is creator and advisor. He is happy, beautiful, beneficial. He rules and decides. He is a fellow traveller. He is wise and kind of mentor. 


Laima

Sometimes she is a member of a triad of fate deities with Karta and Dekla. Sometimes they are three goddesses, sometimes they are a triple goddesses and sometimes only Laima is mentioned. 

Laima rules over unchangable fate, but she also cares about the people who fates she sets and help them. 


Māra

Mara is the highest-ranking goddess in Latvian mithology, a femenine God. She is the patroness of al femenine deities.


Ūsiņš

God of light and spring, symbol of fertility, guardian of houses and bees.


Jumis

Jumis is the Latvian god of field and fertility. His symbol-two corn stalks or any other fruit which have grown together, symbolizes wealth. It means that he gives everything double.