Lel and Polel — Gods of Love

They are rarely mentioned in Slavic myth. The legends describe the twins as very much alike, and yet the character of each god is reflected in his appearance.

Lel is the god of love, of nascent passion, of the first feeling between people. He is always imagined fair-haired and smiling. According to Slavic myth, Lel plays the flute well, and his music wakes the feeling of being in love in the souls of young men and women.

Polel is the god of family, of settled and lasting bonds — serious and calm. Sometimes he is imagined identical to his brother; sometimes he is shown dark-haired. Slavic myths say that this god wears richer, festive clothes, because he comes to lovers on their wedding day.