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A ?altys (Lithuanian pronunciation: [??l?'t??:s], literally: grass snake) is a household spirit in the Lithuanian mythology. As sacred animal of the sun goddess Saul?, it is a guardian of the home and a symbol of fertility. People used to keep it as a pet by the stove or other special area of the house, believing that it would bring good harvest and wealth. Killing ?altys was said to bring great misfortunes upon the household. If ?altys was found in the field, people gave it milk attempting to befriend the creature and make it a sacred household pet.
Video ?altys
See also
- Egl? the Queen of Serpents
- Pisuhänd
Maps ?altys
References
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