Summary page for Ipabog, the Slavic god of hunting.
Pantheon:
Deity Of:
Hunting
Archetype:
Protector god of both hunters and wildlife.
Animal deity who protected and safeguarded wildlife.
Group:
Ipabog shared traits with other Slavic wildlife protectors like Svyatobor, embodying respect and guardianship of nature.
Other Names (a.k.a.):
Slav: Ipabog (Ипабог), Ipabogh
Other Pantheons:
He shared traits with the Celtic god Cernunnos, known for links to hunting and nature.
Protected hunters and guided responsible hunting practices.
Ensured hunting success for those who respected nature.
Punished careless hunters with failure or danger.
Watched over and protected animals from harm.
He was depicted as a hunter with hunting scenes on his clothing.
Featured in ancient idols with rays, horns, and trapping tools.
Parents:
None Known
Siblings:
None Known
Consorts:
None Known
Children:
None Known
Ancient artists depicted hunting scenes on his clothing.
Prillwitz’s idols showed him with rays and two horns on his head.
He carried tools for trapping animals on his back.
Depictions highlighted his strong connection to hunting and nature.
Weapons:
He was depicted with tools for trapping animals on his back.
Sacred Animals:
Protected wildlife but had no specific sacred animal associations.
Symbolism:
Rays on his head symbolized power or divinity.
Two horns represented strength and a bond with animals.
Tools for trapping highlighted his role in hunting and protection.
Celestial Associations:
The rays on his head hinted at a possible link to the sun or light.
However, no explicit connections to specific celestial bodies were mentioned.
Realms:
He was associated with forest realms because he protected hunters and wildlife.
Worship Places:
He was worshiped in forests due to his connection to hunting and nature.
Rituals & Divinations:
Hunting Practices as Worship to Ipabog
Hunters needed to show respect for nature to gain Ipabog’s favor.
They hunted only in season and out of necessity, not for amusement.
Disrespecting nature led to bad luck, failed hunts, or personal danger.
Careless hunters risked weapon failures, getting lost, or injury as a consequence.
Other than idol depictions and local folklore, no stories featured Ipabog directly.
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- Multiple Authors, Ipabog (Russian Ипабог ) (Wikipedia Free Encyclopedia, July 2, 2022)
- A. Kononenko, L.P. Virovetz, Encyclopedia of Slavic Culture, Writings and Mythology (Russian Version) Энциклопедия славянской культуры, письменности и мифологии (Folio, Kharkiv, 2013) Ипабог, Page 230