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Which Baltic deities were associated with water, wind, rain, and snow?
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In Baltic religion, various natural phenomena were personified as divinities. The deities associated with water, wind, rain, and snow include:
- Water: Several "mothers" represent water, including the Latvian Jūras māte (Mother of the Sea), Ūdens māte (Mother of the Waters), Upes māte (Mother of the Rivers), and Bangu māte (Mother of the Waves), as well as the Lithuanian Bangpūtys.1
- Wind: The wind is represented by the Latvian Vēja māte (Mother of the Wind) and the Lithuanian Vėjopatis (Master of the Wind).1
- Rain: The Latvian Lietus māte (Mother of the Rain) is the specific deity of rain. Additionally, the primary sky god Pērkons (Lithuanian Perkūnas) is a fertility god who controls rain, which is vital for farmers.12
- Snow: The Latvian Sniega māte (Mother of the Snow) is the deity associated with snow.1
These atmospheric and water-related beings are often categorized as lesser mythological entities whose functions are clearly denoted by their names.1