Dazhboh

Dazhboh. In Slavic mythology a benevolent sun god, the son of Svaroh. In the Primary Chronicle he is ranked third among the pagan gods after Perun and Khors. In the medieval epic Slovo o polku Ihorevi the Rus’ people are called the ‘children of Dazhboh,’ which indicates that the god was held in special regard by them.