Slavic Goddess Mokosh, Mokošín, Czech Republic
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Wooden statue of Slavic goddess Mokosh on small forested hill above a village named after her - Mokošín.
Waymark Code: WMAHPF
Location: Pardubický kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 01/17/2011
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Mokosh is a Slavic goddess attested in the Primary Chronicle, connected with female activities such as shearing, spinning and weaving.
Village Mokošín is one of the oldest villages in East Bohemia. First written mention about it comes from 1073. It is believed that name of the village is derived from name of Slavonic goddess Mokosh. That is why the citizens of the village decided some time ago to install on small hill above a wooden statue of the goddess carved from linden wood.
Type of wood carving: Combination of carving tools
Approximate size/height: 2.5 meters, i.e. ~ 8 ft.
Type of wood: Linden-tree
Other type: Not listed
Artist's Name: Not listed
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