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Slavic

Dnieper

01Identity

Dnieper in Slavic tradition

In Ralston’s tale, Dnieper is the younger son of Dvina and Sozh’s younger brother. Dvina’s blessing turns him into a river; when Sozh pursues him, Dnieper speeds through the landscape, and Sozh eventually falls into his waters.

SourceRussian Folk-Tales (W. R. S. Ralston, 1873): Sozh and Dnieper (paired account), printed pp. 209–210· Russian Folk-Tales (W. R. S. Ralston, 1873): Source scan (printed pagination), pp. 68, 70, 90, 96, 180, 210

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  • Who is Dnieper?

    In Ralston’s tale, Dnieper is the younger son of Dvina and Sozh’s younger brother.
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Where Dnieper is mentioned

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