Lel and Polel
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Lel and Polel (Latin: Leli, Poleli) are Polish divine twins, first mentioned by Maciej Miechowita in the 16th century where he presents them as equivalents of Castor and Pollux and the sons of the goddess Łada, the equivalent of Leda. There is no complete agreement about the authenticity of the cult of Lel and Polel.
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Lel and Polel | |
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Major cult center | Fischerinsel (probably) |
Region | Poland, Veleti (probably) |
Parents | Łada (mother) |
Equivalents | |
Roman equivalent | Castor and Pollux |
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