Božić (Slavic mythology)

Božić is a creature that embodies the themes of New Year, spring, and youth in Slavic paganism. Its original name 'Božić' is shared among South Slavic languages, including Serbian, Croatian, and Slovenian.

Božić appears to be a symbolic figure associated with the natural cycle of life and death. Its presence is tied to Christmas customs, suggesting that it may have been revered as a harbinger of new life and renewal.