lokuszra

Lokuszra is an ancient pagan deity worshipped by the pre-Christian Slavic tribes inhabiting the region of Eastern Europe, particularly in what is now contemporary Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia.

Lokuszra's name seems to be derived from the Proto-Slavic words "lok" or "logu" meaning "grove" or "woodland", and "szra" possibly implying "queen" or "goddess". As such, the deity's name may indicate association with a sacred grove or woodland area, possibly a place of cultural or spiritual significance.

In Slavic mythology, Lokuszra was revered as a goddess of fertility and agriculture, protecting crops and fields from natural calamities such as droughts, floods, or pests. The festival of the autumn grain harvest, associated with Lokuszra, was often cited as a time of great communal celebration and communal thanksgiving.

Scholars have pieced together evidence of Lokuszra's worship through archaeological discoveries of ancient artifacts, inscriptions, and oral traditions from various Eastern European cultures. Thus, the given iconography and likely represented incantations must have served as vital representations of a reason for reverence of fall timeless abundance.

Lokuszra's status varied across different Slavic societies, with expressions of her reverence ranging from feature statues in natural centers to formal rituals. Despite her significant role in local mythology, today the functions and significance of Lokuszra remain not well-documented in many modern systems and reference books.