Yarilo

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Etymology

Derived from Bulgarian, Russian, and Ukrainian Ярило (Jarylo), ultimately from Proto-Slavic *jaro (“spring”) or Proto-Slavic *jarъ (“strong, fierce”). It is related to Old East Slavic ярилой (jariloj), a straw effigy used by the ancient Slavs during the festival of Kupala to expel evil spirits.

Proper noun

Yarilo

  1. (Slavic mythology) The god of vegetation, fertility, and springtime in Slavic mythology.

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