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Il'ia
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Region: Russia
Time Period: 15th century
References in Literature: None
Sources: "Death by lightning: for sinner or saint? Beliefs from Novosokol'niki retion, Pskov province, Russia." by Elizabeth A Warner

Il'ia, a champion and warrior, fought the dragon / Satan in the 15th century.

Tale:

Il'ia would ride his chariot through the clouds and shoot lightning to chase the dragon away.

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