Key Parallels
- Perun and Perkūnas as thunder gods
- Veles and Velnias as underworld/fertility deities
- Similar nature spirit traditions
- Shared seasonal celebration patterns
Notable Differences
- Baltic mythology preserved more systematically
- Different approaches to ancestor worship
- Variations in creation myths
Cultural Connections
The close geographic proximity and shared Indo-European roots created many similarities between Slavic and Baltic mythologies, particularly in their nature-based spiritual traditions.