Summary page for Pererug, the Slavic god of quarrels, conflict, and discord.
Pantheon:
Deity Of:
Quarrels, Conflict, Discord
Archetype:
Embodied the Trickster archetype through his disruptive influence.
Aligned with the Destroyer archetype for breaking harmony in relationships.
Other Names (a.k.a.):
Slav: Pererug (Переруг)
Played a vital role as the god of conflict in Slavic mythology.
Revered and feared as a deity of disputes and scandals.
Caused discord, quarrels, and arguments in families and communities.
He inspired constant sacrifices to prevent strife in daily life.
He earned his role after quarreling with Svarog, a major Slavic god.
Parents:
None Known
Siblings:
None Known
Consorts:
None Known
Children:
None Known
He was depicted as an evil spirit inhabiting homes, following residents closely.
Portrayed as bringing quarrels, scandals, and misfortune to households.
Likely envisioned as a shadowy or intangible figure embodying conflict and chaos.
Imagined with wild eyes, a crooked posture, and a malicious or irritated expression.
Tattered, asymmetrical clothing symbolized the discord he caused.
Weapons:
No weapons. His power stemmed from causing spiritual and social conflicts, not physical combat.
Sacred Animals:
None Known. Myths focus on his role in spreading discord.
Symbolism:
His name symbolized conflict and discord, reflecting his malevolent nature.
His ever-busy altar symbolized tension and efforts to appease his wrath.
Celestial Associations:
No celestial associations. His influence focused on human conflict, not cosmic phenomena.
Realms:
He lived within domestic and social spaces, not otherworldly realms or domains.
Associated with households as a spirit causing quarrels and misfortune.
Worship Places:
Revered primarily as a domestic deity but also worshipped publicly among communities.
Altars were central to Pererug’s worship and widely maintained by followers.
However, his sanctuaries struggled due to constant infighting among priests.
Rituals & Divinations:
People made sacrifices at his altar to appease his quarrelsome nature.
Offerings aimed to prevent conflicts in households and social gatherings.
His altar was described as never being empty due to constant rituals.
Mythology Themes
Represented themes of discord, rebellion, and social conflict in Slavic mythology.
Associated with defiance after rejecting a role offered by Svarog.
Mythology Stories With Mentions Of Pererug
Quarreled with Svarog, the god of fire and the forge.
- He refused the role of the god of clouds and air in mythology.
- As a result, Svarog cursed him to become the god of discord and strife.
- He was cast as a shadow on Earth to oversee quarrels and anger.
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- Editors of Dzen.ru, Славянская мифология: Бог гнева, скандалов – Переруг. (Dzen.ru, December 3, 2020)
- A. Kononenko, L.P. Virovetz, Encyclopedia of Slavic Culture, Writings and Mythology (Russian Version) Энциклопедия славянской культуры, письменности и мифологии (Folio, Kharkiv, 2013) “Переруг” Page 253