Lithuanian Mythology

The Gods and Spirits of Lithuania

GABJAUJA

Lithuanian Grain Goddess

Also known as Gabjaujas, Gabjaujis

Rather specialist Goddess of Threshing

We are not threshing experts, but this deity appears to bless the harvest and provide cereal blessings. There is an old ritual involving beer, roosters and invocations which is guaranteed to ensure first-class threshing experience.

Some sources claim Gabjauja is really just another name for fire deity Gabija. You will have to visit a threshing barn yourself to find out. Take plenty of beer.

Gabjauja Facts and Figures

Name: Gabjauja
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Gabjaujas, Gabjaujis

Gender: Female
Type: Goddess
Area or people: Lithuania
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Grain
Area of expertise: Grain

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 3472

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Article last revised on May 10, 2019 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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