This guide introduces the Baltic divine world without forcing it into a single modern family tree.
Explore the Baltic figures in the interactive Atlas.
Principal figures
Dievas/Dievs, Perkūnas/Pērkons, Saulė/Saule, Mėnulis/Mēness, Laima, Māra, Gabija.
How this religious system was organized
Lithuanian and Latvian traditions are related but not interchangeable.
Folklore songs preserve valuable material alongside later recording contexts.
Modern Baltic religions are living revivals and should be distinguished from ancient evidence.
How to read the family tree
Genealogy is only one layer. City, sanctuary, household, profession, political office, ritual calendar, title, and historical period may matter more than biological descent. Relationships shown in the Atlas identify their evidence type.
Evidence guide
- Primary text or inscription: direct historical witness with its own context.
- Archaeological or visual evidence: object, monument, image, or excavated setting.
- Later literary or folklore evidence: valuable but later than the period described.
- Modern reconstruction or association: clearly labelled contemporary interpretation.
Frequently asked questions
Is there one complete Baltic family tree?
No. Sources and local traditions vary, and a single diagram is a learning model rather than one ancient canonical chart.
Are similar gods from other cultures the same?
Ancient people sometimes identified foreign and local gods, but modern comparison should preserve historical differences and identify the evidence for each link.
Continue exploring
Use the Atlas filters, Family Tree mode, historical timeline, comparison tool, and source indicators to move from this overview to individual figures.
Last reviewed: August 1, 2026.
