Key Parallels
- Perun and Zeus as sky/storm gods
- Veles and Hades as underworld deities
- Mokosh and Demeter as earth/fertility goddesses
- Similar hero journey motifs
Notable Differences
- Greek mythology has more structured pantheon
- Slavic mythology more tied to natural cycles
- Different approaches to divine hierarchy
Cultural Influences
Byzantine influences brought some Greek mythological concepts to Slavic lands, particularly in the southern regions. Some parallels may stem from shared Proto-Indo-European roots.