Zorian Dołęga-Chodakowski, born Adam Czarnocki, was a Polish ethnographer and archaeologist whose field research and Slavophile theories about the ancient Slavs, though unconvincing to academics, influenced Polish cultural life. He argued publicly that the Christianization of the Slavs had been a mistake and privately described himself as a pagan, and is recognized today as a pioneer of Polish Native Faith.
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Chodakowski argued publicly that Christianisation of the Slavs had been a mistake and privately described himself as a pagan. He is recognised as a pioneer of Polish Native Faith.
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His lifestyle as a homeless traveller inspired legends and he appears as a character in literary works from the 19th century.
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Zorian Dołęga-Chodakowski (4 June 1784-17 November 1825), born Adam Czarnocki, was a Polish ethnographer and archaeologist.
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