Latvia · Baltic
Fate and sun goddesses sung in thousands of Latvian dainas.
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goddess · Latvian / Baltic
Weaver of Destiny
Laima is the Latvian goddess of fate, featured in thousands of dainas (folk songs). She determines a person's lot at birth, attends weddings and is honored in the birthing sauna.
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goddess · Latvian / Baltic
The Sun Mother
Saule is the Baltic sun goddess, who drives her chariot across the sky and sails at night in a golden boat. Latvian dainas describe her as a caring mother to orphans, and she is celebrated at Jāņi, the midsummer festival.
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