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The Slavic Primary Chronicle is a major work with many valuable references to the pagan beliefs of Eastern Slavs.

The chronicle treats the history of the early Eastern Slavic state.

Even though the manuscript was compiled at the beginning of the 12th century, it contains references to and copies of older documents, and describes events predating the Baptism of Kiev.

Two deities, Perun and Veles / Volos, are mentioned in the text of the early 10th century peace treaties between pagan rulers of East Slavs and Byzantine Emperors.

Later, Nestor the Chronicler describes a state pantheon introduced by Prince Vladimir in Kiev in 980 CE.

Vladimir's pantheon included Perun, Hors, Dažbog, Stribog, Simargl, and Mokosh.

The Hypatian Codex of the Primary Chronicle also mentions Svarog, compared to Greek Hephaestus.

Also very interesting are the passages in the East Slavic epic The Tale of Igor's Campaign referring to Veles, Dažbog, and Hors.

The original epic has been dated to the end of the 12th century, although there are marginal disputes over the authenticity of this work.