Who Stole Thunder? Veles, Serpent King Rivalry | Ep22

Veles—the shape-shifting serpent god lurking beneath the roots of the World Tree—holds the keys to earth, water, and the shadowy afterlife. In this episode, we unravel the legendary feud between Veles and Perun, the thunder god, tracing a cosmic game of theft, storm, and transformation that explains the ancient Slavic cycle of seasons. Discover how Veles, in bear’s fur or serpent’s skin, outwits the heavens, shepherds the dead, and keeps the wild, regenerative forces of nature alive. What does it mean when chaos is never truly vanquished, but always returns with the turning of the world?

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