Basics Latvian culture, along with Lithuanian, is among the oldest surviving Indo-European culture. Much of its symbolism (for example, the "fire cross" or
swastika) is ancient. Its seasons, festivals, and numerous deities reflect the essential agrarian nature of Latvian tribal life. These seasons and festivals are still noted, if not also celebrated today—for example,
Jāņi is a national holiday.
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[Latvian] The Latvian household spirit that protects the inhabitants against the forces of evil. It also brings prosperity and good fortune to the family. There are also some individual names for such spirits, sometimes called Majas kungs - the Lord of the House. One of the lower deities, like dievini.