Pendant Thunderbolt Perun - bronze

The description of the liquidation of the cult sites of the pagans was often the same. This is how the Legend of Early Years informs about Vladimir's actions in the 10th century:

..When he came, he ordered idols to be knocked down, some to be chopped up, the others to be put on fire. Peruna ordered the horse to be tied to its tail and towed to Borichevo to the creek; he appointed twelve men to beat him with sticks. This is not because the wood smells, but in the disgrace of the rage that deceived the people in that form and to receive retribution from the people. , 'Thou art great, o lord, and thy works are wonderful. Honored by the people yesterday, humiliated today. "When they dragged him, they threw him into the Dnieper..

5,5 g

4.8 x 2.8 cm, eyelet on the back