In Slavic and Polish mythology, Dziewona (or Zewana) is the equivalent of Diana, whose name is said to appear very late in Slavic history. However, all her names that derive from Slavic language translate to "The Maiden." She equates to the goddess Diana in name and function. She is more widespread in Slavic countries, whereas in other cultures she is a minor deity. She is the Polish virginal Goddess who is the huntress of the forest, and is associated with the Moon, spring, agriculture and weather. Jump to: navigation, search Baba Yaga, by Ivan Bilibin. ... Slavic mythology and Slavic religion evolved over more than 3,000 years. ... Diana was the equivalent in Roman mythology of the Greek Artemis (see Roman/Greek equivalency in mythology for more details). ...
His head was cowled and his face was turned to the image in stone of the abbey's patroness, the gentle Saint Dziewona, the divinity of joy in the arch of heaven.
The good monk's words told of his humble birth to righteous parents who blessed him with the name of Yarilo in honour of Prince Yarilo of Pyerum known to be handsome in features and fair in skin.
The monk cried out to Saint Dziewona as he told of the fateful day that eventually led him on the path to seek solace in the monastery of Kikimora.
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