Alatuir

Alatuir: The magic stone which in Slavonic myth was to be found on the island of Bouyan. From beneath it flowed a river whose waters healed all ailments. At some stage of Slavonic myth Alatuir became a stone at the cross-roads which warned heroes of impending danger, and later still it became the stone on which stood the Cross.

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Bouyan — An island paradise of the Slavs. On it was the sacred stone Alatuir, from beneath which flowed a river whose waters healed all ailments. Here dwelt the king of the snakes and Zarya the beautiful priestess. It resembles Falias, the City of the… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Slavonic Creation Legends — It has been said that ‘of all the Aryans, the Slavs were the race that remained nearest their original home, and were thus the last to enter history’, nevertheless, the fact remains that with the exception of a few Slavonic gods, traces of… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Treasures — a) Of the Aesir, b) of Britain, c) of the Tuatha, d) other. In European myth certain material objects are recorded as having formed part of the treasures of the Aesir, of the British, of the Tuatha Dé Danann, and of other races.… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Zarya — In Slavonic myth a beautiful lake or river priestess of the healing waters who lived on the island of Bouyan near Alatuir, the magic stone … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

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