L'YUVOTN'R

L'yuvotn'r (pron. Lyoo-VOT-near)

Depicted As

- A neatly dressed gentleman, with clipped black hair and a clean face. Often barefoot, holding a vessel from which he pours water. In modernised images he is also shown with an umbrella.
- As above, but with water streaming from his hands.
- The Arctic fox, and the red fox.

Other Names

L'yuvona'ma (a female incarnation)

Symbols

Arctic Fox.
Foxes.
Glass.
Vases / pitchers / urns.
Water and Rain.
The Willow
Swans

Presides Over

L'yuvotn'r is a gentle and articulate deity who presides over the rain (though not deluges and thunderstorms). He is well-dressed, neat, and also keeps in order our mannerisms and neatness. He is multilingual, and converses with trees, animals and all cultures.

He is associated with glass and stone-craft, as well as all foxes and to a lesser degree; wolves. He is immune to rain spells, though he may converse with Ilkara'te who petition him to bring his waters.

Connections to Other Deities and Folklore

It is thought that he brought the first rain to the people, when he came as a great Arctic fox out of a fresh water river, and shook the droplets off his fur. This was the 'first rain.' All foxes are sacred, and it is unlucky to kill them. This is one of the reasons why they are considered so important.

He is related back to other sky deities, and has been also depicted as Lesavny's companion. They are related, though not brothers.

He thwarts the presence of Death, in the form of Ucza by accompanying her on many of her 'real world' death spirals (Tornadoes / Hurricanes etc.) where he lets his rain balance out her destruction.

Times of Honour

- During times of rain (particularly showers / drizzle)
- During bathing and showering (remember to conserve water)
- Wet Winters.

Places of Honour

- Places of falling water, under rain, or in view of rain.
- Under willow trees.
- Near fox dens.

Offerings

- Glass ornaments and effigies.
- Pure water.
- Fox effigies
- Willow (particularly when plaited as a whip, or wreathed as a crown)
- In modern practice, the umbrella is also considered an appropriate offering.