The deities of snow and winter around the world go deeper than you might think.
By Brad Northrup
Throughout the course of human history, civilizations from around the globe have worshipped the change of seasons, and, as such, created gods and goddesses to direct their prayer towards. For those of us who look forward to the colder months, winter equates to skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and other snow-related outdoor activities. However, to those who existed in antiquity, winter was a time that represented death and rebirth, and the snow that came with it a symbol of purity and innocence. While a few of the gods and goddesses associated with winter are well known in skiing lore, many are far more obscure.
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