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
https://odysee.com/@SurvivetheJive:c/yamnaya-faces-of-the-indo-europeans:7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d48bhkOiEuA
New video on the Yamnaya culture from @survivethejive. Really informative and excellent production.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d48bhkOiEuA
New video on the Yamnaya culture from @survivethejive. Really informative and excellent production.
Odysee
Yamnaya: Faces of the Indo-Europeans
The Yamnaya culture, also called the Kurgan or Late Ochre Grave culture, of the late Neolithic and Bronze age Pontic steppe is believed to belong to one of several Proto-Indo-European speaking Western...
Sculptures depicting Odin, Balder and Thor. Denoscription below provided by the National Museum in Stockholm, where these sculptures reside.
Three Ancient Norse Gods
"Karl XIV Johan ordered three ancient Norse gods in a colossal format by sculptor Bengt Erland Fogelberg, working in Rome. Odin arrived in Stockholm in 1831, with Thor and Balder delivered in 1845, one year after the king died. When Nationalmuseum opened in 1866 all three stood in the entrance hall.
During the 19th century, ancient Norse motifs were used to strengthen the national self-image after the loss of Finland in 1809. People wanted to safeguard the right to self-rule, and found an idealized image in ancient times, characterized by freedom. The French marshal Jean Baptiste Bernadotte was compared to Odin when he was elected crown prince."
- Grief, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Three Ancient Norse Gods
"Karl XIV Johan ordered three ancient Norse gods in a colossal format by sculptor Bengt Erland Fogelberg, working in Rome. Odin arrived in Stockholm in 1831, with Thor and Balder delivered in 1845, one year after the king died. When Nationalmuseum opened in 1866 all three stood in the entrance hall.
During the 19th century, ancient Norse motifs were used to strengthen the national self-image after the loss of Finland in 1809. People wanted to safeguard the right to self-rule, and found an idealized image in ancient times, characterized by freedom. The French marshal Jean Baptiste Bernadotte was compared to Odin when he was elected crown prince."
- Grief, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Math fab Mathonwy, the Celtic Savitar-Prajapati, and Goewin, Goddess of Night: Part 2
https://taliesinsmap.blogspot.com/2021/09/math-fab-mathonwy-celtic-savitr_26.html?m=1
Math resting on Goewin, who is Savitar resting on Ratri (Night), is the “Prajapati” of the cycle, and sets the world in motion when he rises as the sun.
As such, he is the Celtic reflection of light-bringing deities found at the beginning of the creative cycle in later Hindu myth, Orphic theogony, and the Norse Eddas:
Vishnu resting on Sesa; Phanes resting on Nyx; Dellingr, third husband of Nott.
- O’Gravy, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
https://taliesinsmap.blogspot.com/2021/09/math-fab-mathonwy-celtic-savitr_26.html?m=1
Math resting on Goewin, who is Savitar resting on Ratri (Night), is the “Prajapati” of the cycle, and sets the world in motion when he rises as the sun.
As such, he is the Celtic reflection of light-bringing deities found at the beginning of the creative cycle in later Hindu myth, Orphic theogony, and the Norse Eddas:
Vishnu resting on Sesa; Phanes resting on Nyx; Dellingr, third husband of Nott.
- O’Gravy, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
"The code of behavior followed by Homeric males is typical of warrior societies. A man is called ‘good’ (agathos) when he exhibits bravery and skill in fighting and athletic contests. He is ‘bad’ (kakos) if he is a coward or useless in battle. A ‘good man’ should honour the Gods, keep promises and oaths, and be loyal to friends and fellow warriors. He should exhibit self-control, be hospitable, and respect women and elders. It is proper to show pity even towards captured warriors and to refrain from defiling corpses of the enemy. These gentler qualities, although they are desirable, are not required; a man may be merciless and cruel and still be agathos."
(Pomeroy et al. A Brief History of Ancient Greece: Politics, Society and Culture)
(Pomeroy et al. A Brief History of Ancient Greece: Politics, Society and Culture)
ALU, Bindrunes, and Cypher Runes
Below I provide a small write up in reference to a lost and rarely discussed Germanic artifact which contains a potentially very important and holy symbol to our people.
Please feel free to take a look to learn more.
-Hariwulfaz, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Below I provide a small write up in reference to a lost and rarely discussed Germanic artifact which contains a potentially very important and holy symbol to our people.
Please feel free to take a look to learn more.
-Hariwulfaz, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
"I feel awe of the gods, I love, I revere, I venerate them, and in short have precisely the same feelings towards them as one would have towards kind masters or teachers or fathers or guardians or any beings of that sort."- To The Cynic Heracleios by Julian Flavius
Emperor Julian Flavius, known as Julian the Apostate by Christians, was an Emperor who tried to restore the Pagan cults of ancient Rome amidst the Christian rule of his family, the Constantinians. He favored the metaphysical doctrines of Plato and his students, including the practice of theurgy and magic. He was well acquainted with some of the last magicians and philosophers, who helped him understand the deep inner-truths of the Roman tradition. He was a part of many Mystery Religions such as the Cult of Mithras which certainly inspired his panegyric: Hymn to King Helios. He was mortally injured during a campaign on the Sassanid Empire and like Socrates, he philosophized about the Gods until his death.
- Kalin, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Emperor Julian Flavius, known as Julian the Apostate by Christians, was an Emperor who tried to restore the Pagan cults of ancient Rome amidst the Christian rule of his family, the Constantinians. He favored the metaphysical doctrines of Plato and his students, including the practice of theurgy and magic. He was well acquainted with some of the last magicians and philosophers, who helped him understand the deep inner-truths of the Roman tradition. He was a part of many Mystery Religions such as the Cult of Mithras which certainly inspired his panegyric: Hymn to King Helios. He was mortally injured during a campaign on the Sassanid Empire and like Socrates, he philosophized about the Gods until his death.
- Kalin, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Neit/Neto: A Celtic Vishnu?
https://taliesinsmap.blogspot.com/2021/11/neitneto-celtic-vishnu.html?m=1
Is there a Celtic “Vishnu,” the high god of many Hindus today? What was his role and importance for the Celts?
This is one of the more mysterious questions of Celtic mythology as no obvious candidate has been established among interpreters.
However, though the evidence is fragmentary, one god known in both Iberia and Ireland may be the Celtic Vishnu we seek: the uncle of the Dagda, a powerful and light-giving “war god” named Neit/Neto.
- O’Gravy, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
https://taliesinsmap.blogspot.com/2021/11/neitneto-celtic-vishnu.html?m=1
Is there a Celtic “Vishnu,” the high god of many Hindus today? What was his role and importance for the Celts?
This is one of the more mysterious questions of Celtic mythology as no obvious candidate has been established among interpreters.
However, though the evidence is fragmentary, one god known in both Iberia and Ireland may be the Celtic Vishnu we seek: the uncle of the Dagda, a powerful and light-giving “war god” named Neit/Neto.
- O’Gravy, The Sun Riders
@solarcult