Perun and Veles: The Slavic Myth of Thunder, Theft, and the Storm
Among the most powerful stories in Slavic mythology is the myth of Perun and Veles: the battle between the god of thunder above and the thief beneath the earth. In this ancient tale, Perun, lord of lightning, storms, and divine order, pursues Veles, the underworld god of cattle, wealth, trickery, and hidden things. Their conflict…