Chorsi

Chorsi

in Slavonic mythology, was an idol which the heathen Muscovites are said to have worshipped as late as the 9th century. It is not known what he represents. He is depicted somewhat like a satyr; half only of his body being human, with hoofs of a horse and a dog's head with a number of horns. In. his hand. He carries a sceptre; and on the stone square, which supports the image, the sacrificial fire burns.