In Slavic mythology, the Zorya Vechernaya, or Evening Star, is one of two guardian goddesses that serve the sun god Dažbog. The Morning Star opens the gates to his palace every morning for the sun-chariot's departure. At dusk, the Evening Star closes the palace gates once more after his return. Together, the two goddesses are known as the Auroras. The Auroras also guard and watch over the doomsday hound, Simargl, who is chained to the star Polaris in the constellation Ursa Minor. If the chain ever breaks, the hound will devour the constellation and the universe will end.
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