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In Wendish mythology Misizla (or Sicksa) was a godlike hero. He was a warrior-musician wearing sword and armour, playing his bagpipe. He may in fact be Misizlaw (died 999) who wanted to restore Slavic pagan faith.

References

  • Ingeman, B. S. Grundtræk til En Nord-Slavisk og Vendisk Gudelære. Copenhagen 1824.
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Notes: historicity of the deity is dubious; functions of the deity are unclear.


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