Semargl

Semargl is a mythical winged dog or griffin-like creature from Slavic mythology, associated with fire and fertility. He is often depicted as a winged dog with golden fur that shines like fire. Semargl serves as both a guardian deity and a mythical beast in different tales.

According to Slavic beliefs, Semargl was born from sparks struck by the god Svarog. He acts as a messenger between the mortal world and the divine. Some myths describe him as the guardian of crops and vegetation, while others portray him as a fierce warrior deity.

Semargl represents the dual nature of fire - both creative and destructive. His worship shows the Slavic reverence for fire as a sacred element. The figure of Semargl influenced later depictions of mythical creatures in Slavic art and heraldry. He remains an important figure in modern Slavic neopaganism.