I know also about other place where paganism takes noticeable place, this is Tusheti region of Georgia.
Scientists say that this is sort of “old neo-paganism” situation, when after arrival of Christianity it was not able to settle and start deep roots due quite complicate mountains landscape and isolated life. Tusheti paganism revived since 1500s, as I remember article from 1994.
That article mentions how icon of St. George there become visual representations of local semigod (mythical hero) Amirani. Also candles were incorporated into rituals via Christianity influence.
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