Also known as the Elder God, Ruler of the Realm of the Gods or Father of the Gods. Svarog is the god of sun, fire, wisdom, power, smithing, forge and home, patron of dwarves, craftsmen, blacksmiths and the fire of the hearth. With the help of Lada he managed to create the world. He is usually portrayed as an older man with white hair, sometimes carrying his smithing hammer or sitting on a throne with a halo behind him.
His symbols are an egg (connected to one of the versions of the myth of the world being created, via a cosmic egg), a smithing hammer, Kolovrat (spinning wheel), an axe, a bowl and tongs. These three mentioned items were his gift to mankind – an axe to defend themselves, a bowl to be filled with sacred drinks and the tongs to create forged weaponry. His temples tend to be grand, decorated with many carved out details. Any kind of handmade statue, tool, etc. is considered an appropriate gift to be left at the temples. Svarog is the husband of Lada and the father of Perun.
Festivals/holidays
??? – his marriage with Lada is celebrated
Trivia
He is sometimes depicted with a fiery eagle, its name is Rarog and it’s said to be Svarog’s companion.
Because he was the one to teach people how to make foods from milk, his followers pray before consuming a dairy product.
Armies would lay down their flags in his temple after a battle.
Some myths say he is asleep and that he created everything while dreaming. They also say his awakening would mark the end of the world.