It is likely that these two deities replaced the Scandinavians with their Thor and Freyr, similar in function to the Slavic deities.[3] Simargl — according to some scientists, it is an analog of the Iranian Simurgh,[4] although today it is widely believed that the name Simargl is a distorted phrase of "sema yerila".[5] Some researchers draw attention to the similarities between the Simargl and the fire dog Sköll, who represents the sun.