Noc Kupały
Kupalo, Slavic deity of water as well as
celebrated as goddess of the Summer Solstice.
It is customary in Slavic culture to construct an effigy named after the celebration of Noc Kupały, welcoming in summertime.
Noc Kupały is also seen as a Slavic Valentine’s Day.
Following the day’s feasting and the evening wreaths collection, great bonfires were built.
Dances and rituals were conducted, people bathed for the first time in at least two weeks.
The bathing was seen as a test of courage, as it was believed that rusalki and other creatures could pull
unaware bathers down underwater, drowning them.
Couples would then try to jump the bonfire at the same time.
Failure to do so was considered a bad omen for a potential marriage and success a good one.
Kupalo, Slavic deity of water as well as
celebrated as goddess of the Summer Solstice.
It is customary in Slavic culture to construct an effigy named after the celebration of Noc Kupały, welcoming in summertime.
Noc Kupały is also seen as a Slavic Valentine’s Day.
Following the day’s feasting and the evening wreaths collection, great bonfires were built.
Dances and rituals were conducted, people bathed for the first time in at least two weeks.
The bathing was seen as a test of courage, as it was believed that rusalki and other creatures could pull
unaware bathers down underwater, drowning them.
Couples would then try to jump the bonfire at the same time.
Failure to do so was considered a bad omen for a potential marriage and success a good one.
The morning after, girls would sprint through
the fields barefoot.
It was believed the dew leftover from Noc Kupały had
supernatural elements and could increase their
possibility of being married.
Farmers would also walk their animals through it
in hopes of promoting their health.
In addition, any foliage or herbs gathered
during Noc Kupały were believed to be extremely
potent and have supernatural properties.
At the end of the jubilee, the effigy of Kupalo is torn asunder
and scattered in the fields.
the fields barefoot.
It was believed the dew leftover from Noc Kupały had
supernatural elements and could increase their
possibility of being married.
Farmers would also walk their animals through it
in hopes of promoting their health.
In addition, any foliage or herbs gathered
during Noc Kupały were believed to be extremely
potent and have supernatural properties.
At the end of the jubilee, the effigy of Kupalo is torn asunder
and scattered in the fields.
Ogma, Celtic god of poets and bards, speech and language who gave the gift of the Ogham, the literary system of the Celts.
He is described as “the fairest of the sons of Danu.”
It is said that rays of sun
would beam from his hair,
and he was called “Ogma grian-aineacg, of the Sunny Countenance.”
He is described as “the fairest of the sons of Danu.”
It is said that rays of sun
would beam from his hair,
and he was called “Ogma grian-aineacg, of the Sunny Countenance.”
"The sun sails high in a neverdark sky
And Maponos rides the tide of summer
Tall are the grasses grown in the fields
the Breeze sighs through them, singing of summer
The forests adorned with a crown of green
beneath plays the god, in the glades of summer
The harp of Maponos vibrates the air,
and late, in the twilight, still it’s summer". - Heron
And Maponos rides the tide of summer
Tall are the grasses grown in the fields
the Breeze sighs through them, singing of summer
The forests adorned with a crown of green
beneath plays the god, in the glades of summer
The harp of Maponos vibrates the air,
and late, in the twilight, still it’s summer". - Heron
Maponus is a god of youth, music and hunting. A “Hyperborean Apollo”,
indicating his worship and reach within the region.
He has a strong connection with the village of Lochmaben in Dumfrieshire, Wales.
His name, which is Gallo-Brythonic,
means ‘the son.’
Maponos’ noscript, Arveriatis,
could mean “provider”, with potential
Indication that he was a god of the
Celtic Arverni tribe.
indicating his worship and reach within the region.
He has a strong connection with the village of Lochmaben in Dumfrieshire, Wales.
His name, which is Gallo-Brythonic,
means ‘the son.’
Maponos’ noscript, Arveriatis,
could mean “provider”, with potential
Indication that he was a god of the
Celtic Arverni tribe.
Forwarded from Hyperborean Radio (Uncensored) (T.L.K.)
One of my most controversial stances is that I don't believe it is right to jam gods together, often over trivial similarities. Such as names or domains. Here are some examples of why.
Hermes Greek messenger god of trade, etc. Vs. Hermus Greek river god
Hilda, a Valkyrie vs. Holda, Multi-faceted German Witch Goddess
Freya, goddess of magic and fertility Norse Vs. Frey God of Kingship and Fertility Norse
Hera, Greek Queen of the Gods Vs, Frau Hera, German goddess who rides a goose
There are many more examples some of which like Aker (Basque Goat God) and Aker (Egyptian Earth god) are even spelled the same in modern English. Etymology is an inexact science and without written records and all but names all or many of the above gods would be shoved together recklessly. I go off of stories and denoscriptions as well as regions and culture. In the Norse alone there are 3 gods whose names translate to Lord and another 3 who translate to beloved. One of which is in both. Why are we getting rid of gods?-TLK
Hermes Greek messenger god of trade, etc. Vs. Hermus Greek river god
Hilda, a Valkyrie vs. Holda, Multi-faceted German Witch Goddess
Freya, goddess of magic and fertility Norse Vs. Frey God of Kingship and Fertility Norse
Hera, Greek Queen of the Gods Vs, Frau Hera, German goddess who rides a goose
There are many more examples some of which like Aker (Basque Goat God) and Aker (Egyptian Earth god) are even spelled the same in modern English. Etymology is an inexact science and without written records and all but names all or many of the above gods would be shoved together recklessly. I go off of stories and denoscriptions as well as regions and culture. In the Norse alone there are 3 gods whose names translate to Lord and another 3 who translate to beloved. One of which is in both. Why are we getting rid of gods?-TLK
I sang of heroes from the
far past, of Bran, god-king
of the Island of the Mighty,
whose deeds outreached
all human strength.
I praised leaders of our time,
Rhydderch Hael, whose sword
flamed from hilt to tip,
and Arthur’s own father,
Uther the Pendragon,
who had led war bands
from west and north and the
farthest reach of Logres to the east.
Yet I knew one day my greatest
song would be of Arthur.
He was like no one else,
more bear, more boar, than man,
reckless yet shrewd,
impulsive yet never wild.
His star was the brightest in our heaven.
⁃The Song of Arthur, Robert Leeson
far past, of Bran, god-king
of the Island of the Mighty,
whose deeds outreached
all human strength.
I praised leaders of our time,
Rhydderch Hael, whose sword
flamed from hilt to tip,
and Arthur’s own father,
Uther the Pendragon,
who had led war bands
from west and north and the
farthest reach of Logres to the east.
Yet I knew one day my greatest
song would be of Arthur.
He was like no one else,
more bear, more boar, than man,
reckless yet shrewd,
impulsive yet never wild.
His star was the brightest in our heaven.
⁃The Song of Arthur, Robert Leeson
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Elias Muukka (1853 – 1938) 🇫🇮 — Väinämöinen playing his kantele. Triptych. (1914)
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Odin Creates the Sky from the Skull of Ymir by Torgeir Fjereide 2017
Folk Costume of Ochsenfurt, Unterfranken or Lower Franconia, Germany.