The Solar Disc 

At the foot of the Ternoshora Sanctuary lies a massive stone circle, 8 meters in diameter, made of two parts and shaped by human hands into a perfect ring – the symbol of the sun god. Upon closer inspection, the chips and grooves on its surface reveal the face of a lion: narrowed eyes, a broad nose, and even a discernible mane. In many cultures, the lion represents the supreme celestial body. This lion gazes southward, squinting as the bright sun shines into its eyes throughout the year – even in winter. 

Above the solar disc is a small cave, symbolizing the feminine womb, and above that stands a stone figure of a pregnant woman. She looks toward the horizon where, each year in late December, the sun pauses. Her hand rests in the familiar gesture of expectant mothers – on her belly, just below the chest. 

This story carved in stone tells the legend of how, each year, when the first stars of the constellation of Perun (Sagittarius) appear, the goddess Lada gives birth to the new Sun – Bozhych-Kolyada, the Sun of the Winter Solstice. Thus, Day (BiloBog) triumphs over Night (ChornoBog). From this point, the Sun begins its journey toward summer.