Vörðr
A vörðr is a type of protector spirit to the North Germanic people. It is thought that each person’s soul is connected to a vörðr, which guides and protects them.
While belief in vörðr has waned, what is preserved folk lore indicates these spirits would follow you, and in times of danger, present themselves. They would cause foreboding feelings or other tactile responses, which would act as warning for trouble. The concept was likely carried over into “guardian angel” after conversion.
The word itself is very interesting, it seems to be rooted in either the Proto-Germanic nouns *warduz (a guard; linguistic root of modern English word warden) or *wardo (protection, care, attention, lookout), both of which are derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *wer- (to cover, heed, notice). While the connection is tentative, it is interesting to note the vörðr may be the linguistic root of the English word wraith, of dubious linguistic origins.
-Hariwulfaz, The Sun Riders
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A vörðr is a type of protector spirit to the North Germanic people. It is thought that each person’s soul is connected to a vörðr, which guides and protects them.
While belief in vörðr has waned, what is preserved folk lore indicates these spirits would follow you, and in times of danger, present themselves. They would cause foreboding feelings or other tactile responses, which would act as warning for trouble. The concept was likely carried over into “guardian angel” after conversion.
The word itself is very interesting, it seems to be rooted in either the Proto-Germanic nouns *warduz (a guard; linguistic root of modern English word warden) or *wardo (protection, care, attention, lookout), both of which are derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *wer- (to cover, heed, notice). While the connection is tentative, it is interesting to note the vörðr may be the linguistic root of the English word wraith, of dubious linguistic origins.
-Hariwulfaz, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
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
Dwarves
Dwarves are a type of supernatural being, rooted in the ancient beliefs of our ancestors, which persist into the imagination of the current age.
They are heavily attested in the Prose and Poetic Eddas of early medieval Iceland, with poems such as the Völuspá devoting many lines simply to naming many dwarves. Snorri in the Gylfaginning tells us some dwarves hold very important functions Germanic cosmology; for instance, 4 dwarves, Austri, Vestri, Suðri, and Norðri stand at the 4 corners of the Earth and hold up the sky.
Other attestations paint a different picture. For instance, a skull fragment with a transitional runic innoscription from Ribe, Demark, may possibly be a plea to Oðinn and High Tyr for protection against pain caused by a dwarf.
In addition, dwarves were responsible for the murder of the wise figure Kvasir, and this involved in the creation of the Mead of Poetry. They are often depicted as craftsmen, for instance, smithing the mighty Mjölnir which ends up in the hands of Thor.
So overall the dwarves appear to be neutral beings in the natural order of our world, strong, powerful, and crafty, sometimes greedy and with ill intent, though uninterested in the world. Yet sometimes it seems, they cannot help getting caught up in the world’s affairs.
-Hariwulfaz, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Dwarves are a type of supernatural being, rooted in the ancient beliefs of our ancestors, which persist into the imagination of the current age.
They are heavily attested in the Prose and Poetic Eddas of early medieval Iceland, with poems such as the Völuspá devoting many lines simply to naming many dwarves. Snorri in the Gylfaginning tells us some dwarves hold very important functions Germanic cosmology; for instance, 4 dwarves, Austri, Vestri, Suðri, and Norðri stand at the 4 corners of the Earth and hold up the sky.
Other attestations paint a different picture. For instance, a skull fragment with a transitional runic innoscription from Ribe, Demark, may possibly be a plea to Oðinn and High Tyr for protection against pain caused by a dwarf.
In addition, dwarves were responsible for the murder of the wise figure Kvasir, and this involved in the creation of the Mead of Poetry. They are often depicted as craftsmen, for instance, smithing the mighty Mjölnir which ends up in the hands of Thor.
So overall the dwarves appear to be neutral beings in the natural order of our world, strong, powerful, and crafty, sometimes greedy and with ill intent, though uninterested in the world. Yet sometimes it seems, they cannot help getting caught up in the world’s affairs.
-Hariwulfaz, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Forwarded from Celtic Folk and Culture
Vercingetorix was the king and chieftain of the Arverni tribe; he united the Gauls in a revolt against Roman forces during the last phase of Julius Caesar's Gallic Wars. Born in 86 BCE in Pre Roman Gaul and died in 46 BCE in the middle of the Roman forum in Rome Infront of Roman citizens during Caesars triumph. Brave Celtic warrior who is remembered as a legend
Tylwyth Teg
The name for the fairy folk in the Welsh folk tradition is Tylwyth Teg. Though usually small in size, there were also said to be rare instances in which they had the size of ordinary humans. This special sort of Tylwyth Teg was said to come out of lakes and dance, and their fine looks enticed young men to follow them back into the lakes, and there marry one of them. If the husband wished to leave the lake he had to go without his fairy wife. They were often seen riding out of the lakes and back again on horses.
Some lived in caves; others of them lived in lake-bottoms. A farmer one morning found in his field many very fine cows such as he had never seen before. Not knowing where they came from, he kept them a long time, when, as it happened, he committed some dishonest act and, as a result, women of the Tylwyth Teg made their appearance and, calling the cows by name, led the whole herd into the lake, and with them disappeared beneath its waters.
- O’Gravy, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
The name for the fairy folk in the Welsh folk tradition is Tylwyth Teg. Though usually small in size, there were also said to be rare instances in which they had the size of ordinary humans. This special sort of Tylwyth Teg was said to come out of lakes and dance, and their fine looks enticed young men to follow them back into the lakes, and there marry one of them. If the husband wished to leave the lake he had to go without his fairy wife. They were often seen riding out of the lakes and back again on horses.
Some lived in caves; others of them lived in lake-bottoms. A farmer one morning found in his field many very fine cows such as he had never seen before. Not knowing where they came from, he kept them a long time, when, as it happened, he committed some dishonest act and, as a result, women of the Tylwyth Teg made their appearance and, calling the cows by name, led the whole herd into the lake, and with them disappeared beneath its waters.
- O’Gravy, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
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
Vedic Death and Burial Practices
Check out this highly informative video on the afterlife beliefs and burial practices of the early Vedic people, and let us know your thoughts on the topic in our chat
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fUlFO9GaEGc
Check out this highly informative video on the afterlife beliefs and burial practices of the early Vedic people, and let us know your thoughts on the topic in our chat
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fUlFO9GaEGc
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Forwarded from Αρυολογία☀️ (The Indo-Europeans)
Cernunnos, the predominant Celtic deity, was often depicted with antler's horns.
As this image - from the Gundestrup Cauldron (Denmark, 3rd century CE) - shows, Cernunnos was typically depicted with antlers in what could have represented shamanic ritual practises amongst the Celts.
As this image - from the Gundestrup Cauldron (Denmark, 3rd century CE) - shows, Cernunnos was typically depicted with antlers in what could have represented shamanic ritual practises amongst the Celts.
'the predominant Celtic deity'
In Gaul maybe, but more-so than Taranis?
From what we know of Celtic British Isles mythology? No. He isn't mentioned in Gaelic literature (there are some very loose theories that he might have had a connection) nor in Welsh/Brythonic literature.
Still a fantastic concept to think of, his depiction on the Gundestrup Cauldron does confirm his core role within Gaulish religion, as Aryology asserts. So I would simply ammend "Celtic" to "Gaulish" or potentially "Gaulish and Celtiberian"
It's rare that I question something from Aryology, I love their channel and keep up the good work! Just recommending you amend this post.
-Owen, The Sun Riders
In Gaul maybe, but more-so than Taranis?
From what we know of Celtic British Isles mythology? No. He isn't mentioned in Gaelic literature (there are some very loose theories that he might have had a connection) nor in Welsh/Brythonic literature.
Still a fantastic concept to think of, his depiction on the Gundestrup Cauldron does confirm his core role within Gaulish religion, as Aryology asserts. So I would simply ammend "Celtic" to "Gaulish" or potentially "Gaulish and Celtiberian"
It's rare that I question something from Aryology, I love their channel and keep up the good work! Just recommending you amend this post.
-Owen, The Sun Riders
Forwarded from Dr. Centaurium
Things your tribe does not need, in order to be effective:
Exhibit A:
> A name
> A logo
> Social media presence
> Merchandise
> Business cards
> Public rallies
Things your tribe does need, in order to be effective:
Exhibit B:
> Men
> A mission
Things that can compromise the mission of your tribe:
Exhibit C:
> See “Exhibit A”
Exhibit A:
> A name
> A logo
> Social media presence
> Merchandise
> Business cards
> Public rallies
Things your tribe does need, in order to be effective:
Exhibit B:
> Men
> A mission
Things that can compromise the mission of your tribe:
Exhibit C:
> See “Exhibit A”
Forwarded from European Tribalism - Mythology, European culture, survival
Circle dances can be seen in the tradition of dancing round the may pole.
Circle dance, or chain dance, is a style of dance done in a circle or semicircle to musical accompaniment, such as rhythm instruments and singing. Circle dancing is probably the oldest known dance formation and was part of community life from when people first started to dance.
Dancing in a circle is an ancient tradition common to many cultures for marking special occasions, rituals, strengthening community and encouraging togetherness.
The circle dance of Germany was called "Reigen", which dates from the 10th century. Dancing around the church or a fire was frequently denounced by church authorities which only underscores how popular it was.
Circle dances were also found in Czech Republic, dating to the 15th century. Dancing was primarily done around trees on the village green.
a reference comes from Bulgaria, in a manunoscript of a 14th-century sermon, which calls chain dances "devilish and damned."
#tradition #customs
Circle dance, or chain dance, is a style of dance done in a circle or semicircle to musical accompaniment, such as rhythm instruments and singing. Circle dancing is probably the oldest known dance formation and was part of community life from when people first started to dance.
Dancing in a circle is an ancient tradition common to many cultures for marking special occasions, rituals, strengthening community and encouraging togetherness.
The circle dance of Germany was called "Reigen", which dates from the 10th century. Dancing around the church or a fire was frequently denounced by church authorities which only underscores how popular it was.
Circle dances were also found in Czech Republic, dating to the 15th century. Dancing was primarily done around trees on the village green.
a reference comes from Bulgaria, in a manunoscript of a 14th-century sermon, which calls chain dances "devilish and damned."
#tradition #customs
Les héros de l'Iliade comme dieux indo-européens : une pierre de Rosette mythologique : Partie 1/9
Here is a French translation of the first part of O'Gravy's research series on the Indo-European archetypes found in the Iliad.
It might be helpful to Francophones, so share these translations to your Francophone acquaintances, if you have any, starting by Qu’est-ce que le Paganisme ? Que signifie être Païen ?
I encourage each of you to begin translating our Sun Riders' work into your mother tongue, that way, spreading and guiding our Aryan peoples towards truth and transcendence.
-Matamoro, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Here is a French translation of the first part of O'Gravy's research series on the Indo-European archetypes found in the Iliad.
It might be helpful to Francophones, so share these translations to your Francophone acquaintances, if you have any, starting by Qu’est-ce que le Paganisme ? Que signifie être Païen ?
I encourage each of you to begin translating our Sun Riders' work into your mother tongue, that way, spreading and guiding our Aryan peoples towards truth and transcendence.
-Matamoro, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Telegraph
Les héros de l'Iliade comme dieux indo-européens : une pierre de Rosette mythologique : Partie 1/9
Agamemnon - Varuna (le Souverain Terrible) En comparant l'Iliade aux autres épopées indo-européennes, le Mahabharata indien et l'irlandaise Bataille de Magh Tuireadh, on constate rapidement qu'elle est issue de la même tradition, du même matériau, mais refondue…
The English version, I will be re-posting the English versions of articles after an alternate language version, for all new subscribers who have not seen the older content.
https://telegra.ph/The-Heroes-of-the-Iliad-as-Indo-European-Gods-A-Mythological-Rosetta-Stone-02-02
-Owen, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
The Heroes of the Iliad as Indo-European Gods: A Mythological Rosetta Stone
Part 1 of 9: Agamemnon
Part 1 of our in-depth series on the Iliad Heroes as Indo-European gods. Will the Greeks be vindicated?
https://telegra.ph/The-Heroes-of-the-Iliad-as-Indo-European-Gods-A-Mythological-Rosetta-Stone-02-02
-Owen, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
The Heroes of the Iliad as Indo-European Gods: A Mythological Rosetta Stone
Part 1 of 9: Agamemnon
Part 1 of our in-depth series on the Iliad Heroes as Indo-European gods. Will the Greeks be vindicated?
Telegraph
The Heroes of the Iliad as Indo-European Gods: A Mythological Rosetta Stone: Part 1 of 9
Agamemnon Comparing the Iliad to the other Indo-European epics, the Indian Mahabharata and the Irish Battle of Magh Tuireadh, we can see quickly that it is descended from the same tradition, the same material, but recast in a Greek form. This being plain…
Les héros de l'Iliade comme dieux indo-européens : une pierre de Rosette mythologique : Partie 2/9
Here is a French translation of the second part of O'Gravy's research series on the Indo-European archetypes found in the Iliad, enjoy.
-Matamoro, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Here is a French translation of the second part of O'Gravy's research series on the Indo-European archetypes found in the Iliad, enjoy.
-Matamoro, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
Telegraph
Les héros de l'Iliade comme dieux indo-européens : une pierre de Rosette mythologique : Partie 2/9
Ménélas - Mitra (le Souverain Légitime) I Tout comme Mitra et Varuna forment un couple divin qui alternent comme souverains, Ménélas est le frère cadet d'Agamemnon, tous deux rois à part entière. Agamemnon est plus âgé que Ménélas, tout comme Varuna est le…
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https://telegra.ph/The-Iliad-Heroes-etc-Part-2-of-9-02-08
The Heroes of the Iliad as Indo-European Gods: A Mythological Rosetta Stone
Part 2 of 9: Menelaus
Part 2. This section is the linchpin of the series as Mitra is the linchpin of the divine society. Menelaus has hidden depths, and this is where you start to see the pattern.
-O’Gravy, The Sun Riders
“Just as Mitra and Varuna form a divine pair who alternate as sovereigns, so Menelaus is Agamemnon's younger brother, both kings in their own right.”
“When they face off, Menelaus throws his spear at Paris. It goes through his shield, but Paris is rescued by Aphrodite before he can be killed…Crucially, the Vedic Yudhishthira is known as one so skilled with a spear that he can throw it through solid stone as if it was paper, exactly as Lleu actually does.”
“Lleu Llaw Gyffes' myth is so identical in every part to the story of Menelaus that it begins to seem like it may have been a direct borrowing by the Welsh from the Iliad [...]”
The Heroes of the Iliad as Indo-European Gods: A Mythological Rosetta Stone
Part 2 of 9: Menelaus
Part 2. This section is the linchpin of the series as Mitra is the linchpin of the divine society. Menelaus has hidden depths, and this is where you start to see the pattern.
-O’Gravy, The Sun Riders
“Just as Mitra and Varuna form a divine pair who alternate as sovereigns, so Menelaus is Agamemnon's younger brother, both kings in their own right.”
“When they face off, Menelaus throws his spear at Paris. It goes through his shield, but Paris is rescued by Aphrodite before he can be killed…Crucially, the Vedic Yudhishthira is known as one so skilled with a spear that he can throw it through solid stone as if it was paper, exactly as Lleu actually does.”
“Lleu Llaw Gyffes' myth is so identical in every part to the story of Menelaus that it begins to seem like it may have been a direct borrowing by the Welsh from the Iliad [...]”
Forwarded from Αρυολογία☀️ (The Indo-Europeans)
Before Vladimir of the Kievan Rus adopted Christianity for he and his subjects, the East Slavs worshipped a pantheon of ancient Gods; Perun, "the Thunderer"; Svarog, the All-Father; Dazhbog, "the warming sun", and Veles, "the God of Cattle", amongst others.
Painting: The Temple of a Slavic God, V. Ivanov
Painting: The Temple of a Slavic God, V. Ivanov
Αρυολογία☀️ (The Indo-Europeans)
Before Vladimir of the Kievan Rus adopted Christianity for he and his subjects, the East Slavs worshipped a pantheon of ancient Gods; Perun, "the Thunderer"; Svarog, the All-Father; Dazhbog, "the warming sun", and Veles, "the God of Cattle", amongst others.…
Glad to see Aryology take an interest in Slavic paganism, however, I must correct them on one matter and also expand on my earlier post concerning Svarog (https://news.1rj.ru/str/solarcult/416).
We know that Svarog is mentioned in the Hypathian Codex as Father of the Sun, Dazhbog, and that he introduced monogamy amongst people and gave them tools with which they were able to make metal weapons. This is the only preserved mention we have of him and it represents a Slavic translation of a story written by John Malalas, a Byzantine chronicler. In it, Malalas referred to the father as Hephaestus and to the son as Helios. Now, from Greek mythology we know that Hephaestus is not Father of the Sun, nor is he All Father, but he is the Blacksmith God and that is why Svarog's name was used in the Slavic translation, because he is the Blacksmith.
One more thing worth mentioning is that Malalas was writing Christian history, his chronicle begins with Adam. By including Greek deities in his chronicle, he explains them as past kings. This was a common theme amongst early Christians and it is called euhemerism.
- Daelendil, The Sun Riders
@solarcult
We know that Svarog is mentioned in the Hypathian Codex as Father of the Sun, Dazhbog, and that he introduced monogamy amongst people and gave them tools with which they were able to make metal weapons. This is the only preserved mention we have of him and it represents a Slavic translation of a story written by John Malalas, a Byzantine chronicler. In it, Malalas referred to the father as Hephaestus and to the son as Helios. Now, from Greek mythology we know that Hephaestus is not Father of the Sun, nor is he All Father, but he is the Blacksmith God and that is why Svarog's name was used in the Slavic translation, because he is the Blacksmith.
One more thing worth mentioning is that Malalas was writing Christian history, his chronicle begins with Adam. By including Greek deities in his chronicle, he explains them as past kings. This was a common theme amongst early Christians and it is called euhemerism.
- Daelendil, The Sun Riders
@solarcult