2704
Slavic beliefs
A small but interesting collection of Old Slavonic beliefs, and adopt practices that are not known to all, illustrated with photos
via mirolada
Damage to the beard of a man or a violent cutting it in ancient times was considered the gravest crime against his ancient family and insulting heavenly gods, sponsors of this genus.
The first silver spoons in Russia were made in 998 Vladimir Svyatoslavich his squad at her request
According to the teachings of Old Slavonic, wearing skirts and dresses reconnects to the kind of energy through the female line
Cossacks wore earrings in the ears is not just. Earring in his left ear meant that Cossack was the only son in the family, and the right - the last
Radinets - depicted on a cradle and cradle. It is believed that small children Radinets gives joy and peace, as well as protect them from the evil eye and ghosts.
In ancient Russia wreath was always the chief ornament of the girls and is a mandatory attribute during the pagan holidays. On a wreath had high hopes: in zavimosti from zhelyaniya girl wreath urashali different colors.
The ancient Slavs believed that one family with all the generic forms offshoots huge family clan, united by one spiritual connection, one surname. And this family eventually begins to embody a single energy-space - egregore.
And you know how the Slavs differed for men and women belt? The difference was in the length: Men - single row, female - dvuhryadovye (wrapped around the waist twice).
The ancient Slavs was a sign - let the first in a new house cat. Because the cat is able to find housing in the most healthy, cozy place. In the house are included after the cat has settled on this place. Usually there put a bed for young and after birth - the cradle.
In ancient Rus common belief that evil spirits can affect any person, if that is not protected by special charms. The body is always protected shirt dress with embroidered oberezhnymi symbols on the wrists bracelets and necklaces on the neck, forehead special bandage.
Slavs anciently observed changes in the seasons and the changing phases of the sun. So for every time of the year was responsible its hypostasis Sun God. In the period between the summer solstice and the autumnal equinox (from 22 June to 23 September) worshiped the sun-husband Dazhdbog (Kupayle).
Fern flower or color Perunov able to protect its wearer from all sorts of ailments, destroy charms. The Slavs believed that the fern flower destructive to all, without exception, the dark forces, so the winner of this artifact is impervious and invulnerable to harm. They searched for him on the night of Midsummer, and believed that he would be able to fulfill the most cherished desires.
via mirolada
Damage to the beard of a man or a violent cutting it in ancient times was considered the gravest crime against his ancient family and insulting heavenly gods, sponsors of this genus.
The first silver spoons in Russia were made in 998 Vladimir Svyatoslavich his squad at her request
According to the teachings of Old Slavonic, wearing skirts and dresses reconnects to the kind of energy through the female line
Cossacks wore earrings in the ears is not just. Earring in his left ear meant that Cossack was the only son in the family, and the right - the last
Radinets - depicted on a cradle and cradle. It is believed that small children Radinets gives joy and peace, as well as protect them from the evil eye and ghosts.
In ancient Russia wreath was always the chief ornament of the girls and is a mandatory attribute during the pagan holidays. On a wreath had high hopes: in zavimosti from zhelyaniya girl wreath urashali different colors.
The ancient Slavs believed that one family with all the generic forms offshoots huge family clan, united by one spiritual connection, one surname. And this family eventually begins to embody a single energy-space - egregore.
And you know how the Slavs differed for men and women belt? The difference was in the length: Men - single row, female - dvuhryadovye (wrapped around the waist twice).
The ancient Slavs was a sign - let the first in a new house cat. Because the cat is able to find housing in the most healthy, cozy place. In the house are included after the cat has settled on this place. Usually there put a bed for young and after birth - the cradle.
In ancient Rus common belief that evil spirits can affect any person, if that is not protected by special charms. The body is always protected shirt dress with embroidered oberezhnymi symbols on the wrists bracelets and necklaces on the neck, forehead special bandage.
Slavs anciently observed changes in the seasons and the changing phases of the sun. So for every time of the year was responsible its hypostasis Sun God. In the period between the summer solstice and the autumnal equinox (from 22 June to 23 September) worshiped the sun-husband Dazhdbog (Kupayle).
Fern flower or color Perunov able to protect its wearer from all sorts of ailments, destroy charms. The Slavs believed that the fern flower destructive to all, without exception, the dark forces, so the winner of this artifact is impervious and invulnerable to harm. They searched for him on the night of Midsummer, and believed that he would be able to fulfill the most cherished desires.
