Forwarded from ☀️The Sun Riders☀️ (O’Gravy)
The Moralism of the Druids
“The bards composed and sung odes; the Uatis attended to the sacrifices and studied nature; while the Druids studied nature and moral philosophy. So confident are the people in the justice of the Druids that they refer all private and public disputes to them; and these men on many occasions have made peace between armies actually drawn up for battle.” - Strabo
“Druids make their pronouncements by means of riddles and dark sayings, teaching that the gods must be worshipped, and no evil done, and manly behaviour maintained.” - Diogenes Laertius
- O’Gravy, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
“The bards composed and sung odes; the Uatis attended to the sacrifices and studied nature; while the Druids studied nature and moral philosophy. So confident are the people in the justice of the Druids that they refer all private and public disputes to them; and these men on many occasions have made peace between armies actually drawn up for battle.” - Strabo
“Druids make their pronouncements by means of riddles and dark sayings, teaching that the gods must be worshipped, and no evil done, and manly behaviour maintained.” - Diogenes Laertius
- O’Gravy, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Forwarded from ☀️The Sun Riders☀️ (Owen Thebes)
Druids were an initiatic caste, akin to the vedic Brahmin, passing wisdom from one generation of Druids to the next through the oral tradition. Anyone alive today who claims to be one is beyond arrogant and should be shamed.
The priestly class needs to be re-established, but it will be a new tradition largely based on the foundation of knowledge we have inherited. We are perennialists, we revere the sacred traditions, but also innovate further.
Through practice and development, we will be inspired by the Druids of the past eras, and aim to get as close as possible, perhaps even achieving Brahmin/Druid tier development when we enter the Golden Age once again.
Hail be to the Druids, we will forever remember you, and continue to develop ourselves and our traditions, in your honour.
- Owen, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
The priestly class needs to be re-established, but it will be a new tradition largely based on the foundation of knowledge we have inherited. We are perennialists, we revere the sacred traditions, but also innovate further.
Through practice and development, we will be inspired by the Druids of the past eras, and aim to get as close as possible, perhaps even achieving Brahmin/Druid tier development when we enter the Golden Age once again.
Hail be to the Druids, we will forever remember you, and continue to develop ourselves and our traditions, in your honour.
- Owen, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
“No winning words about death to me, shining Odysseus! By god, I’d rather slave on earth for another man--Some dirt-poor tenant farmer who scrapes to keep alive—than rule down here over all the breathless dead.”
-Achilles in Hades, The Odyssey
Embrace life. No matter how bleak things look there is always beauty to be found.
- Hariwulfaz, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
-Achilles in Hades, The Odyssey
Embrace life. No matter how bleak things look there is always beauty to be found.
- Hariwulfaz, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Forwarded from ☀️The Sun Riders☀️ (Daelendil)
LESHY: SLAVIC GUARDIAN SPIRIT OF THE FOREST – Part I
Leshy (he from the forest) is a higher spirit which rules and governs a forest he inhabits. He is the protector of all the beings which reside in his realm and is the master of the hunt. Because of his role as the protector of a forest, a leshy is able to manifest his will through it, hence why in folklore he appears as a plant, animal or an anthropomorphic creature, however, he can also appear in the form of relatives and acquaintances of the person that spots him. Some people described his as being small as a dwarf, while others described him to be as tall as a giant, which awoke the belief that he could change his height. Some stories say that a leshy is a humanoid covered in fur, while others point out that he is covered with branches, leaves and cones.
-Daelendil, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Leshy (he from the forest) is a higher spirit which rules and governs a forest he inhabits. He is the protector of all the beings which reside in his realm and is the master of the hunt. Because of his role as the protector of a forest, a leshy is able to manifest his will through it, hence why in folklore he appears as a plant, animal or an anthropomorphic creature, however, he can also appear in the form of relatives and acquaintances of the person that spots him. Some people described his as being small as a dwarf, while others described him to be as tall as a giant, which awoke the belief that he could change his height. Some stories say that a leshy is a humanoid covered in fur, while others point out that he is covered with branches, leaves and cones.
-Daelendil, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Forwarded from ☀️The Sun Riders☀️ (Daelendil)
LESHY: SLAVIC GUARDIAN SPIRIT OF THE FOREST – Part II
Due to all these different denoscriptions appearing from one folklore story to another, we can safely assume that a leshy’s physical manifestation reflects his realm, his forest. Some folklore sources mention that a leshy is accompanied by a strong wind, with the power to govern it. A leshy has no shadow and he can become invisible if he wishes so. He is credited with all sorts of forest sounds, though he can speak humanly. Depending on a person’s intentions in his forest, a leshy will either help out that person and bring it good luck or he will sabotage it and bring bad luck. According to folklore, a leshy could provide good luck in hunting and livestock grazing, for this, hunters and shepherds needed to bring him an offering, usually an egg, and conclude an agreement with him.
-Daelendil, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Due to all these different denoscriptions appearing from one folklore story to another, we can safely assume that a leshy’s physical manifestation reflects his realm, his forest. Some folklore sources mention that a leshy is accompanied by a strong wind, with the power to govern it. A leshy has no shadow and he can become invisible if he wishes so. He is credited with all sorts of forest sounds, though he can speak humanly. Depending on a person’s intentions in his forest, a leshy will either help out that person and bring it good luck or he will sabotage it and bring bad luck. According to folklore, a leshy could provide good luck in hunting and livestock grazing, for this, hunters and shepherds needed to bring him an offering, usually an egg, and conclude an agreement with him.
-Daelendil, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Cerridwen, Boann, and Saraswati
https://taliesinsmap.blogspot.com/2021/08/cerridwen-boann-and-saraswati.html?m=1
A very brief look at the Welsh keeper of the Cauldron of Inspiration, Cerridwen.
The traces of evidence that we have suggest that, like the Irish river goddess Boann, Cerridwen may derive from the same root as the Vedic goddess of inspiration and knowledge, the river goddess Saraswati.
- O’Gravy, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
https://taliesinsmap.blogspot.com/2021/08/cerridwen-boann-and-saraswati.html?m=1
A very brief look at the Welsh keeper of the Cauldron of Inspiration, Cerridwen.
The traces of evidence that we have suggest that, like the Irish river goddess Boann, Cerridwen may derive from the same root as the Vedic goddess of inspiration and knowledge, the river goddess Saraswati.
- O’Gravy, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Interesting recent discovery out of Anatolia on the Greek pantheon, a statue dedicated to the Goddess Hygieia discovered. Of note is the fact that this goddess of health is the root of the modern English word “hygiene”.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/amp/statue-of-greek-health-goddess-hygieia-unearthed-167210
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/amp/statue-of-greek-health-goddess-hygieia-unearthed-167210
Hürriyet Daily News
Statue of Greek health goddess Hygieia unearthed
An ancient statue of the mythological goddess Hygieia – seen as the guardian or personification of health – has been discovered in an ancient city in western Turkey, according to a researcher.
Forwarded from ☀️The Sun Riders☀️ (pagangmommy)
https://telegra.ph/R%C3%BCbezahl-04-22
Rübezahl, the Mountain Spirit
A great example of a regional guardian spirit, Rübezahl is the protagonist of many folk tales.
-pagangmommy, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Rübezahl, the Mountain Spirit
A great example of a regional guardian spirit, Rübezahl is the protagonist of many folk tales.
-pagangmommy, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Very interesting video about the development and rise of the warrior class in late Neolithic through early Bronze Age European society. Certainly worth a watch:
https://youtu.be/AoRHTxMKrcg
https://youtu.be/AoRHTxMKrcg
YouTube
The First Warriors of Europe | Bronze Age Warfare
Who were the first warriors of Europe? In the Neolithic, violence was sporadic but by the Bronze Age warfare and warriors were a core part of society.
In the late Neolithic and Copper Age, clans from the Yamnaya, Corded Ware, and Bell Beaker cultures raided…
In the late Neolithic and Copper Age, clans from the Yamnaya, Corded Ware, and Bell Beaker cultures raided…
With harvest well underway in my part of the world, I have written a short prayer to Freyr. Should it resonate with you, I encourage you to use this prayer as you please:
Hail to Freyr!
Lord of Mounds, Sovereign of Elves
He who brings life
Through blood and soil
Hear my words, Horse Lord
Grant us fruit
So that we may offer
Fruit in return
Hear my words, Wielder of Antlers
Grant us life
So that we may offer
Life in return
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- Grief, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Hail to Freyr!
Lord of Mounds, Sovereign of Elves
He who brings life
Through blood and soil
Hear my words, Horse Lord
Grant us fruit
So that we may offer
Fruit in return
Hear my words, Wielder of Antlers
Grant us life
So that we may offer
Life in return
-------
- Grief, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Forwarded from Αρυολογία☀️ (The Indo-Europeans)
Rock Carving, #Solar Motif
Bohuslän, Sweden (Bronze Age)
Bohuslän, Sweden (Bronze Age)
Αρυολογία☀️ (The Indo-Europeans)
Rock Carving, #Solar Motif Bohuslän, Sweden (Bronze Age)
What’s interesting about this symbol is it’s prevalence in the Nordic Bronze Age. It can be found on all sorts of items, such as this comb from Sweden, on highly decorated razors (both pictured), to even sword hilts. It even represents wheels in other carvings.
However, what is very interesting about this symbol is that it is sometimes used to represent the bodies of certain very large figures in rock carvings. What differentiates these characters? Are they Gods? Warriors of a Solar Cult? We may never know, but analysis of the context this symbol arises in provides hints of its meaning.
- Hariwulfaz, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
However, what is very interesting about this symbol is that it is sometimes used to represent the bodies of certain very large figures in rock carvings. What differentiates these characters? Are they Gods? Warriors of a Solar Cult? We may never know, but analysis of the context this symbol arises in provides hints of its meaning.
- Hariwulfaz, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Viking Age Seax Uncovered in Sweden
The seax, which is dated to between 700-900 AD, was found recently at an active archeological site in Skälby, Sweden. It was found in a well. The seax’s hilt is remarkably preserved, and features very beautiful knotwork.
Other interesting finds, such as this comb (dated to before 200 CE) have been located at this site, and was likewise found in a well, suggesting these could be sacrificial items at a site occupied for centuries.
Articles in English aren’t available at this time but this article can be easily translated to read more on the find:
https://arkeologerna.com/bloggar/gardar-och-gravfalt-utanfor-vasteras/kortsvard-fran-jarnaldern-hittat-i-skalby/
- Hariwulfaz, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
The seax, which is dated to between 700-900 AD, was found recently at an active archeological site in Skälby, Sweden. It was found in a well. The seax’s hilt is remarkably preserved, and features very beautiful knotwork.
Other interesting finds, such as this comb (dated to before 200 CE) have been located at this site, and was likewise found in a well, suggesting these could be sacrificial items at a site occupied for centuries.
Articles in English aren’t available at this time but this article can be easily translated to read more on the find:
https://arkeologerna.com/bloggar/gardar-och-gravfalt-utanfor-vasteras/kortsvard-fran-jarnaldern-hittat-i-skalby/
- Hariwulfaz, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
https://telegra.ph/Ashvatthamas-Sacrifice-of-Himself-to-His-Higher-Self-09-08
Ashvatthama’s Sacrifice of Himself to His Higher Self
“Drona's son [Ashvatthama], armed with bow, and with fingers cased in fences made of iguana skins, himself offered up his own self as a victim unto Mahadeva [Rudra]. Bows were the fuel, and sharp shafts were the ladles, and his own soul possessed of great might was the libation, O Bharata, in that act of sacrifice. The valiant and wrathful son of Drona then, with propitiating mantras, offered up his own soul as the victim. Having with fierce rites adored Rudra of fierce deeds, Ashvatthama with joined hands, said these words unto that high-souled god.
Ashvatthama said, "Sprung from Angirasa's line, I am about to pour my soul, O god, as a libation on this fire! Accept, O lord, this victim! In this hour of distress, O Soul of the universe, I offer up my own self as the sacrificial victim, from devotion to thee and with heart concentrated in meditation! All creatures are in thee and thou art in all creatures! Assemblage of all high attributes occur in thee! O lord, O thou art the refuge of all creatures. I wait as a libation for thee, since I am unable to vanquish my foes. Accept me, O god." Having said these words, Drona's son, ascending that sacrificial altar on which a fire blazed brightly, offered himself up as the victim and entered that blazing fire.
Beholding him stand immovable and with uplifted hands and as an offering up to himself, the divine Mahadeva appeared in person […] the divine Mahadeva entered Ashvatthama's body after giving him an excellent and polished sword. Filled by that divine being, Drona's son blazed up with energy. In consequence of that energy derived from godhead, he became all-powerful in battle.” - Mahabharata, Sauptika Parva, 8
See above link to read our analysis.
- O’Gravy, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Ashvatthama’s Sacrifice of Himself to His Higher Self
“Drona's son [Ashvatthama], armed with bow, and with fingers cased in fences made of iguana skins, himself offered up his own self as a victim unto Mahadeva [Rudra]. Bows were the fuel, and sharp shafts were the ladles, and his own soul possessed of great might was the libation, O Bharata, in that act of sacrifice. The valiant and wrathful son of Drona then, with propitiating mantras, offered up his own soul as the victim. Having with fierce rites adored Rudra of fierce deeds, Ashvatthama with joined hands, said these words unto that high-souled god.
Ashvatthama said, "Sprung from Angirasa's line, I am about to pour my soul, O god, as a libation on this fire! Accept, O lord, this victim! In this hour of distress, O Soul of the universe, I offer up my own self as the sacrificial victim, from devotion to thee and with heart concentrated in meditation! All creatures are in thee and thou art in all creatures! Assemblage of all high attributes occur in thee! O lord, O thou art the refuge of all creatures. I wait as a libation for thee, since I am unable to vanquish my foes. Accept me, O god." Having said these words, Drona's son, ascending that sacrificial altar on which a fire blazed brightly, offered himself up as the victim and entered that blazing fire.
Beholding him stand immovable and with uplifted hands and as an offering up to himself, the divine Mahadeva appeared in person […] the divine Mahadeva entered Ashvatthama's body after giving him an excellent and polished sword. Filled by that divine being, Drona's son blazed up with energy. In consequence of that energy derived from godhead, he became all-powerful in battle.” - Mahabharata, Sauptika Parva, 8
See above link to read our analysis.
- O’Gravy, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Telegraph
Ashvatthama’s Sacrifice of Himself to His Higher Self
We have previously added support to the idea that not only does Odinn parallel Vedic Rudra, but the evil-eyed foe of the Irish gods, Balor, parallels one of the rudras, the members of the destructive and ghoulish troop that Rudra leads and keeps partially…
Hittite ceremonial drinking vessel. - 14th century BCE
On display at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
https://collections.mfa.org/objects/322343/drinking-vessel-in-the-shape-of-a-fist?ctx=fe375273-af6d-44db-b9b9-3470a05a2da9&idx=0
On display at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
https://collections.mfa.org/objects/322343/drinking-vessel-in-the-shape-of-a-fist?ctx=fe375273-af6d-44db-b9b9-3470a05a2da9&idx=0
Forwarded from ☀️The Sun Riders☀️ (Cormac Cás)
https://telegra.ph/On-the-Subject-of-Druids-04-26
On the subject of Druids
Some thoughts on the Druids and their ethnic counterparts across Europe, their ordination in our time-if possible, and some friendly advice going forward.
-Cormac Cás, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
On the subject of Druids
Some thoughts on the Druids and their ethnic counterparts across Europe, their ordination in our time-if possible, and some friendly advice going forward.
-Cormac Cás, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Math fab Mathonwy, the Celtic Savitr-Prajapati and Goewin, Goddess of Night: Part 1 of 2
https://taliesinsmap.blogspot.com/2021/09/math-fab-mathonwy-celtic-savitr.html?m=1
Why does the mysterious wizard Math have to keep his feet in the lap of a virgin at all times, except during war?
Line by line, Welsh Math corresponds to the Vedic solar deity Savitr, who, as the golden germ of light resting in the darkness before sunrise, rests with his maiden Ratri who is Night.
As we will see in the second part, this deity is an important creator god and has important analogs in deities found at the beginning of the cosmos in both later Hindu myth and Orphic theogony.
See also: Norse Dellingr
- O’Gravy, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
https://taliesinsmap.blogspot.com/2021/09/math-fab-mathonwy-celtic-savitr.html?m=1
Why does the mysterious wizard Math have to keep his feet in the lap of a virgin at all times, except during war?
Line by line, Welsh Math corresponds to the Vedic solar deity Savitr, who, as the golden germ of light resting in the darkness before sunrise, rests with his maiden Ratri who is Night.
As we will see in the second part, this deity is an important creator god and has important analogs in deities found at the beginning of the cosmos in both later Hindu myth and Orphic theogony.
See also: Norse Dellingr
- O’Gravy, The Sun Riders
@solarcult