Latvian mythology and its characters.

Māra — the Mother of the Earth — cared for every living being.

Laima — the Weaver of Fate — whispered to each new soul the path it would follow.

Together, they kept the world in balance — body and destiny, earth and life.”

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Debesu gari (Saule un Mēness)

“High above them travelled the Sun, shining bright and full of life.

Every morning she rose to give her light to all.
And when she rested, the Moon took her place.

He guarded the night, protecting dreams and secrets.

Together they kept the skies alive — day and night, light and shadow.”

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Viltnieks (Velns)

“But not all spirits were kind.

From the darkness came the Trickster — the Devil.

He tried to steal the Sun’s light and the Moon’s glow,
hoping to leave the world in shadow.

Yet every dawn the Sun rose again —
reminding us that light always returns.”


Their stories remind us that every light has its shadow,
and every shadow hides a spark of light.”