Veles Statue tigers eye necklace and is symbolically a representation

and is symbolically a representation of the infinite nature of the cycles of life

” —Dick Ringler

FELINE FASCINATIONS

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can still be identified in the geographic landscape of the Baltic

Veles Statue tigers eye necklace and is symbolically a representationVeles is a major deity in Slavic mythology, associated with the underworld, water, magic, cattle, and wealth. Hes often depicted as a shape shifting serpent or dragon who dwells beneath the earth or in watery realms. Veles is also known as a trickster and a rival of the sky god Peruntheir mythic conflict symbolizes the eternal struggle between order (Perun) and chaos or the earthly realm (Veles). Despite this rivalry, Veles was widely worshipped as a