Mardan

Votyak hero

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place in Finno-Ugric religion

  • In Finno-Ugric religion: Divine heroes

    Mardan of the Yelabuga Udmurt is viewed as the progenitor of 11 villages and the one who led the dwellers therein from the north to their present habitations. There is a sacrificial ceremony in his honour every year. Also, there are signs of the worship…

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