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Lietuvis Kryzius (Lithuanian cross)
Related Terms :

Lietvos kryzius
Star of Ausekla
Jumis
Romuva

Related Resources:
Romuva
Romuva fact sheet
Neopaganism
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The Lietvos Kryzius is a stylized folk art cross commonly found in Lithuania, used for funerals and as votive offerings. The cross marries Lithuanian pagan and Christian symbolism, and is derived from pre-Christian crosses honoring the sun and moon.

Related Symbols:

Lithuanian votive crossStar of AuseklasJumis

Related Resources:

Romuva/Lithuanian revival
Romuva, or the revival of Eastern European Pagan traditions, is one of the oldest Neopagan traditions.

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