The Prussian mythology was a polytheistic religion of the Old Prussians, indigenous peoples of Prussia before the 13th Century. Fragmentary information on gods and rituals can be found in various medieval chronicles. The work of Simon Grunau is responsible for the introduction and popularization of several major legends: 6th century King Widewuto, the temple of Romuva, the pagan trinity (Peckols, Potrimpo, and Perkūnas), the pagan high priest (Kriwe-Kriwajto), and female waidelinns (similar to Roman vestales). Widewuto was a legendary king of the pagan Prussians who ruled along with his elder brother, the high priest (Kriwe-Kriwajto) Bruteno in the 6th century AD. According to the legend, Widewuto and Bruteno were kings of the Cimbri, a tribe in Jutland. Driven out by the Goths from their homeland, the Cimbri arrived to Ulmiganea, an area inhabited by rather primitive people who had no agriculture or cities. Widewuto and Bruteno civilized the region and named it Prussia after Bruteno (Pruteno). Bruteno was the high priest (Kriwe-Kriwajto) in charge of religious life. Widewuto had twelve sons, whose names were memorialized in the districts of Prussia. For example, Lithuania was named after eldest son Litvas, Sudovia after Sudo, etc. At the age of 116, Widewuto sacrificed himself along with Bruteno in a religious ceremony at the temple of Romuva. After their deaths the brothers were worshiped as god Wurskaito. Prussian trinity Gods -- Peckols, Potrimpo, and Perkūnas were part of purported flag of Widewuto. (Info-Credit :: Prussian_mythology, Widewuto from Wikipedia) [Image 1: Image of the temple of Romuva according to the Unconfirmed description by Simon Grunau 2: Prussian gods Peckols, Perkūnas and Potrimpo from the purported flag of Widewuto]
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