What does "Slavic paganism" refer to?
Q: What does "Slavic paganism" refer to?
A: Slavic paganism refers to the religious beliefs held by Slavic people before they were baptized and Christianized.
Q: What are the main sources of information about Slavs and their beliefs?
A: The main sources of information about Slavs and their beliefs are the old Ruthenian chronicles, notes from German bishops, and Helmold's Chronica Sclavorum. Other chronicles and the diary of a Jewish trader of the Slaves - Ibrahim Ibn Jacob, can also provide information.
Q: What is Helmold's Chronica Sclavorum?
A: Helmold's Chronica Sclavorum is a chronicle that contains a lot of information about Slavs and their beliefs.
Q: Are the old Ruthenian chronicles the only sources of information about Slavs and their beliefs?
A: No, there are other sources of information about Slavs and their beliefs, including notes from German bishops, Helmold's Chronica Sclavorum, other chronicles, and the diary of a Jewish trader of the Slaves.
Q: What is the Chronicle of Thietmar?
A: The Chronicle of Thietmar is one of the sources of information about Slavs and their beliefs.
Q: When did Slavs undergo Christianization?
A: Slavs underwent Christianization after they were baptized.
Q: What is Ibrahim Ibn Jacob's diary about?
A: Ibrahim Ibn Jacob's diary is about his experiences as a Jewish trader of the Slavs. It is also a source of information about Slavs and their beliefs.