Bear tooth and claw: the most powerful. Bear claw amulet and bear paw amulet

The bear, as a sacred animal, has always been associated with God Veles. It is also believed that not only Veles, but also Svarog and Perun can transform into a bear and appear in the form of this animal.

Despite the fact that this animal was a totem, there was a special ritual among ordinary people, hunters and magicians. This ritual can be called the ritual killing of a bear. Often such ritual hunts were conducted on almost equal terms. A man who was going to defeat a forest dweller took with him only a knife, a club or a spear. If the hunt was successful, then amulets and amulets were made from claws, fangs, and bones, which had special power.

It is impossible not to mention the fact that the bear is a symbol of Russia. Everyone knows this. The bear is power, defiance, strength, wisdom. Many believe that the bear is a symbol of indestructible paganism. This majestic beast still appears on the coats of arms of cities. Every child knows Old Slavonic fairy tales involving a bear. All these are echoes of the distant past, the veneration of the bear, the cult of the bear as the living embodiment of the God Veles.

Moving on to the topic of bear amulets, let’s say that in our time a talisman does not have to be made from the bone of a real bear. This was relevant in the old days, but now it can also be substitutes, for example, from wood, bones of other animals, metals and alloys in the form various parts bear's body - fangs, claws, paws, head, image and so on.

What can characterize such a talisman? There are two sides to traditional ideas here. The first relates to the bear himself. That is, such a talisman endows its owner with bearish strength, endurance, perseverance, courage, and protects against all adversities and diseases. A bear's paw (real or made of some material, maybe even just schematically, figuratively) gives a person courage and endurance, protects him from predators, and protects him from witchcraft. The second refers to God Veles. You can read more about Veles in the article “God Veles”. The amulet in this case can bring wealth, wisdom, creativity or strengthening these qualities. In addition, Veles is the master of Navi, that is, the other world, he can protect a person with the help of powerful spirits from any adversity and misfortune. The army of Veles is the spirits that live next to us - brownies, banniki, courtyards and many others. Thus, the wearer of the bear amulet receives the support of these creatures. For this reason, there is a custom to hang a bear’s paw in a house or yard in order to protect the home and all household members from roaming spirits (noisy spirit, poltergeist).

Numerous archaeological finds fully confirm the fact that the cult of bear veneration was very widespread in ancient Rus'. In the burials of the Volga and Ladoga regions, amulets and amulets made from bear claws, bear paws, clay sculptures and items in the form of a bear were found. During excavations of the Tushemel settlement, a Chur was found, which crowned the skull of a bear and which symbolized Veles. Daggers were made from bear bones, which is also proven by numerous archaeological finds. These daggers were used for the most part not in everyday life or hunting, but for ritual purposes and funeral rites.

Finds related to bear claws and superstitions ancient man in the strength and power of this animal, in its supernatural abilities, apply even to such ancient times, like Neo-Chalcolithic. Thus, in one of the sites of Sakhtysh IIa, among other things (jewelry, beads, pendants, buttons, etc.), 40 bear claws, bear fangs with holes, and a molar were found that adorned the remains of people buried here. Bear fangs were also found in one of the shamanic burials in Northwestern Altai, dating back to Neolithic times. The same and many other amulets and objects made of bones, fangs, claws, bear skins, as well as bear figurines were found in numerous other burial grounds in the territories inhabited by the Slavs, the peoples of the Caucasus and other ancient peoples of the world.

Bear paws were widely used for magical purposes and rituals. Witches and healers used such a paw to comb out illness from a person. Shamans of Khakassia and Altai believe that the bear's paw is the best mallet for a ritual tambourine, which has enormous power. Such a mallet was used to penetrate the lower world. The ancient Slavs hung a bear's head or skull in the stable to protect their horses from evil spirits. It is believed that shamans attached the fangs and claws of animals, including bears, to their clothes in order to intimidate evil spirits, although this is only an assumption. Most likely, the symbolism of the bear, wolf and other totemic animals had another purpose, besides this purely practical approach to the issue.

Bear claw.

The bear claw was and is still used very often as an amulet and talisman. A bear's claw symbolizes almost the same thing as a bear's paw, only it is more convenient to wear and use. The claw will help overcome the most difficult obstacles, can help cope with illnesses, and ward off disaster. In Tuva there is one interesting custom: when a hailstorm approaches, the owner of a house or yurt comes out and shows the clouds a bear’s claw, while whistling loudly. They say that the hail immediately moves away from such a dwelling. Here, in Tuva, they use a bear's claw when they want a child to fall asleep. If a child cries and screams and does not want to fall asleep, then the bear’s claw touches his forehead and the baby immediately calms down. If an evil spirit has settled in a house or yurt and does not allow life, then the Tuvan goes around the house with a bear claw and all the evil spirits leave, frightened by the spirit of the sacred Bear himself. There is a saying here: “The happy yurt is the one in which there is a bear’s claw.” The bear's claw protects against the evil eye and damage.

The Slavs put bear fangs around the necks of children, hanging them over the cradle with a baby so that the spirit of the bear would protect the child, who could not yet stand up for himself. At the same time, the following words are said: “You are strong, you are not afraid of anything - come, help me! Come, make my child brave” or: “I am calling my child to guard (protect) you.”

The Nenets have a custom of making a lock for a barn or a room where things are stored, from a claw or fang, which is used for this as a whole and simply inserted into the openings instead of a lock. Not a single person who knows this custom will go into such a barn to steal, because, following the belief, the one who breaks the bear lock will sooner or later be caught by a bear. For the same reason, they made unbreakable oaths on the fangs, head, and skin of the bear. An oath on the skin, paw, head, skull, claws, and fangs of a bear was considered inviolable. Betrayal of such an oath could lead to great troubles, since the Bear-Veles was not only a dangerous and formidable forest animal, but also the patron of all Reality, earthly life.

In Tuva there is such a thing as Erens, who are guardian spirits of the house and household members. They are made by hand and resemble peculiar dolls. Erens are figurines sewn from leather or felt, to which pieces of bear fur, claws, bear teeth, and various ribbons are tied. Erens, as guardian spirits, can also represent simply dried bear paws.

Interesting uses of other parts of the bear's body, for example, bear hair. This wool was fumigated for those suffering from fever and demonic disease, which affects women in labor. The bear, and therefore the smoke that comes from its fur, can repel these diseases. The bear's jaw was used for special Slavic ritual associated with childhood diseases. For example, a sick child was dragged through the jaws of a bear. This ritual helped to cleanse oneself from various diseases, since, having passed through the jaw, as if through a special gate, the child was, as it were, reborn and cleansed, while all diseases were eaten by the spirit of the bear. We also received information that for courage and determination, the child was given the right eye of a bear to wear.

There is a belief that if you eat the heart of a bear, you will immediately get rid of all the diseases that oppress you. The ritual of eating a bear's heart existed not only among the Slavs, but also among the American Indians, who believed that eating a piece of a raw bear's heart (grizzly) acquired unprecedented courage, as well as prudence and invincibility in battle, even unequal ones. Such warriors are said to have the heart of a grizzly bear. The American Indians also had a custom of wearing bear claws as a symbol of strength, courage and protection.

Among the Slavs, the bear, like its Divine personification itself - Veles, is associated with the lower world. Therefore, the skin and paws of a bear often accompanied funeral rites. Together with the dead people, they buried the skin with its paws, so that in the next world the spirit of the bear would help them overcome all the difficulties that would arise on the afterlife path, so that it would lead the deceased directly to the kingdom of the dead to the Gods and Ancestors.

The bear has always been the personification of strength, endurance, and wisdom. It was believed that ber is connected with the otherworldly, navy world and is a guide to the afterlife.

Bear fang imparts strength, agility and natural instincts. Suitable for men.

Parts of the bear's body in all nations were endowed with magical magical powers. Different peoples of the world use a bear's fang as a personal amulet, paw and claws as ritual rites. The skin of the forest owner to this day is a symbol of fertility and prosperity. The head is the best protector from evil spirits and illness.

Bear symbol of the Slavs

Slavic peoples are strongly associated with the image of the bear. The owner of the taiga was depicted on many coats of arms and shields of great warriors. Exists large number beliefs and rituals associated with this predator. To this day, in some settlements, the ancient customs of worshiping the beru and performing various rituals capable of invoking grace on the participants of the sacrament have been preserved.

The bear symbolizes Rus'.

The bear represents power, strength, speed, keen sense, nobility, endurance and the ability to survive in different conditions. It is these qualities that interest men of all times who use bear talismans.

Every tribe had a bear fang amulet as a connection with the other world, as well as with the world of nature and magic; it was considered a beast - a god revered by various Slavic peoples.

Most often, warriors, priests and magicians wore the talisman. Shamans widely use paws, head, fur, fangs and claws in various rituals.

Bear fat is used to treat inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract and accelerate the healing of bodily injuries; it is especially effective for burns.

In many Slavic peoples, bear skin and paws were used in funeral rites. It was believed that the body parts of this animal would help the deceased to pass to the afterlife and not need anything there.

The meaning of the bear fang amulet

The importance of a bear's fang in pagan times can hardly be overestimated in the upbringing of a boy and the life of a man. The bear talisman was passed down from father to son, from grandfather to grandson, and accompanied the child from birth.

the bear is connected with the world of Navi.

A talisman made from a bear's fang was hung over the cradle of a newborn boy; it was believed that this was the strongest talisman against evil forces, accidentally wandering souls and illness. Bear parts were hung throughout the house and yard, and as the boy grew older, a bera tooth talisman was placed around his neck. It is believed that the word “amulet” originates from the bear – another name is “ber”. However, in order to get the full power of the killed beast, the bear must be defeated in battle yourself, after which the beast is butchered at the battle site. If you bring the carcass of a killed bera into a settlement, you can bring a curse on everyone.

Amulet power:

drives away the forces of Navi (evil spirits, lost souls, lower creatures of the underworld);

protects against black sorcery: slander, love spells, curses, evil eye, damage;

attracts success and luck in male professions;

is a totalizer of truth; if the bearer of the amulet is deceived, punishment overtakes him;

works as a dream catcher, protects against nightmares;

adds stamina, strength, agility;

helps develop intuition;

When used as a talisman for a car, it helps to increase concentration. Protects against accidents and other troubles on the road.

Important. Magic power there is no fang in the imitation. The talisman is made only from the bones of a real animal. A purchased fang requires cleansing of foreign energy.

The talisman accumulates power over time, so the older it is, the longer it is in the family, the more noticeable its power.

Use of the amulet in modern times

The use of bear fang is common among male warriors and athletes.

As a pendant around the neck, it gives the owner strength, courage, endurance, and masculine strength.

The car keychain protects you on the road.

A talisman over the front door or bed protects against evil spells and dark spirits.

Important. The bear fang amulet is best worn in contact with the body. With direct contact, a stronger attunement of the owner and the talisman to the same energy wave occurs.

How to activate the amulet

A bear fang hung over a bed or door protects against evil spirits and bad dreams.

Finding and killing a bear on your own is now hardly possible; most amulets are bought in stores. It is clear that such a talisman was not prepared according to the canons of nature and does not have the same power as in former times. However, the power of the animal is still present in the talisman and for it to be beneficial, the fang must be activated. Let's look at how to activate the bear fang talisman in detail.

It is necessary to prepare a clay bowl, ideally spring water, if not possible melted from frozen ice, and salt.

Pour water into a bowl and dissolve salt in it.

Lower the amulet and leave it for a day, preferably three.

This ritual allows you to cleanse the amulet of foreign energy and charge it for yourself. To do this, it is enough to send positive messages to the amulet, communicate with it, and wear it. The longer the amulet comes into contact with the human body, the stronger its influence.

You can also cleanse with the forces of 4 elements: earth, water, fire and air.

The bear has long been considered the personification of masculinity and strength, and its claws and fangs became an excellent basis for a powerful amulet. Such a bear talisman carries enormous power, which it also imparts to its owner.

But for a fang to become a truly powerful artifact, it must not only be obtained, but carried through all the stages of consecration and activation. Only in this case will it be filled with the necessary energy and will allow it to be used in the right way.

Historical significance

The bear is a strong and intelligent animal, which is primarily associated with our country. Even the ancient Slavs paid tribute and respect to the natural power and strength of the bear.

It has long been equated with natural power, which is creative in nature and in no way destructive. The symbol of the bear was compared to fertility and inexhaustible health. He endows talismans with the same qualities: a fang or a bear’s claw.

In addition, such a talisman endows its wearer with extraordinary flair, characteristic only of a bear, as the owner of the forest.

The bear deserved such honor and numerous characteristics for a reason: our ancestors firmly believed that every bear is a person with thick fur. And, like us, he is endowed with intelligence, character, strength and goodwill. The bear was assigned various pet names: from Misha to Potapych. Such animals were never killed just like that; it was considered the worst crime in the village.

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They were only afraid of awakened connecting rod bears, who, due to the lost rhythm of life, wandered through the forests in a very bad mood. Such a bear was attributed to the possession of an evil, rabid spirit that brings complete destruction in its path. It was from this that the bear fang amulet, in its original meaning, protected. This belief was especially widespread in the distant northern villages, lost among endless forests.

Only a little later the talisman received a broader meaning, which it still has today.

In addition, a bear fang or claw was hung from the cradle of a bewitched boy. This amulet performed the following functions:

He protected the baby from the evil eye and damage, to which newborn babies have no immunity.
He drove away evil spirits from the cradle that could disturb the baby.
Freed the child from childhood illnesses and fear, which often plague newborns.

When the boy grew up and began to walk, the bear fang amulet was hung around his neck so that it continued to perform its functions and protect the baby. Such a talisman gave him strength and allowed him to grow into a real man.

Methods of using the amulet

Nowadays, such a talisman has not lost its meaning and power: it is still considered the most powerful male amulet that will protect you on a physical level, provide you with energy and help you overcome all troubles along the way.

Except traditional way use - worn as an amulet on a strong rope around the neck - the bear's fang is also used in other areas of life:

If you hang such a talisman in your car, then, in addition to the main characteristics, it will very effectively protect the driver from inattention and possible problems on the road.
If an experienced magician needed to disrupt the passage of a certain free ceremony, then it was enough to hold the bear claw several times before the procession.
Because of its strength, such an amulet is widely used in love magic: it was enough for a girl to scratch her loved one’s hand with a specially enchanted claw in order to obtain the success of the procedure as a whole.
If you hang such a claw over the front door of your house, it will become completely safe: no one will be able to break into it anymore. evil spirit or a person with bad intentions.

There are many ways to use a bear amulet, but they all have one thing in common: such a talisman is very strong and easily bestows its power on its owner.

How to make a talisman

Making an amulet from a bear's fang or claw is not as easy as it seems at first glance. First of all, it must be a real bear bone, which is not easy to distinguish when making a purchase in a small store. But this is not enough for the talisman to begin to serve you fully.

A few examples of an amulet - bear claw:

Bear claw

In former times, such amulets were obtained with my own hands: For the symbol to gain its true power, the man must kill the bear with his own hands, using only edged weapons. Only by taking the life of the beast with one's own hand could one guarantee that all its power would be transferred into a claw or fang.

Such actions should have been accompanied by charming words and rituals. For example, you should skin the carcass of a killed animal immediately at the place of its death, so that the negativity from this action does not leave with you. These actions were required to be accompanied by the words:

“To live, to die, not to wander, but to serve me, to walk my paths. To see with your eyes, to smell with your scent.”

But if a man managed to go through all the steps of creating a bear talisman, then in the future he could only serve his owner faithfully. This amulet was subsequently passed down through the male line from father to son: from such a transition its power did not weaken, and the talisman continued to successfully perform its functions.

It is for this reason that an acquired fang cannot immediately serve you as a full-fledged amulet.

How to activate a purchased fang

For certain reasons, extract in modern world It is quite difficult to create a talisman in the form of a bear’s fang in this way, but it has become possible to purchase such an amulet in specialized stores.

Of course, it will not carry any special magical information, but, nevertheless, all the power will still be present inside the amulet. To make it a full-fledged talisman, it is necessary to put the fang through a process of magical cleansing and activation.

An acquired bear fang can be cleaned in two ways: using the four elements: fire, water, air and fire, or by washing in salted moisture.

The last method is easier to home use and takes much less time than cleansing with the four elemental elements. To properly carry out this cleansing process, you will need the following items:

Some clean spring water. If you do not have the opportunity to collect such water, then use melt water, infused for seven days in a dark place.
Regular kitchen salt.
A bowl for mixing these ingredients, preferably made of clay.

Salt has been used in this context for a very long time: its properties help to effectively absorb any magical information, so positive character, and negative.

To deeply clean the acquired amulet, you should mix some water with salt in a bowl and immerse a bear fang in this mixture. It must lie there for at least a day, after which the used water should be taken out of the house and poured onto the ground.

Now your amulet is cleared of negative energy and is ready to take on the conspiracy you need to activate magical functions.

A natural fang or claw of a bear initially contains characteristics that correspond to the very essence of the animal: strength and natural wisdom. But since such a talisman was not obtained correctly and passed through many hands without having a real owner, it is not enough just to clean it, it must also be activated.

To do this, it is not at all necessary to perform certain rituals and say prayers: you should mentally calm down and concentrate on filling the amulet with your energy. Any time and place is suitable for this, the main thing is that you are positive and do not have negative thoughts in your head.

If you feel the need, you can mentally appeal to the essence of the bear and ask it to fill your fang amulet with special power.

At the end of the ritual, you should wear such a talisman without taking it off, especially if it touches your skin.

Charms, talismans, and amulets have long been used by people to protect themselves and their loved ones from various misfortunes. They were worn as decorations, hung on the walls of their homes, and kept in secluded corners. These magical objects were used so often and everywhere that without exaggeration they can be considered part of the culture of the ancient Slavs. Any object or image of a symbol could serve as a talisman. For example, the claws or fangs of predatory animals are male amulets that convey to their owner the dexterity and strength of the animal.

A bear claw will bring good luck to its owner and add courage to him

A quite popular amulet was (and remains to this day) the bear's claw. People believed that the bear claw amulet could attract good luck, protect against dark forces, and give its owner courage and bravery. The Slavs also used this item to protect against negative magical influences.

Zoomorphic amulets

The amulets of the ancient Slavs, which represented a claw, a tooth, a piece of animal skin, personified the cult of a certain animal. Such things were most often used by hunters who believed that such a thing would give them the dexterity, strength, and increased ability to survive of the corresponding animal.

Later, images of animals on metal, glass or stone began to be used for protection.

Cult of the Predator

The bear is one of the main animals in Slavic mythology

The bear is one of the main Slavic symbols. The owner of the forest, possessing power, flair and authority, was considered a symbol of health, strength and fertility. The ancient Slavs believed in the origin of the bear from humans; as proof they said: take the skin off the bear and you will see a real person. The Bear Claw amulet was believed to convey to the owner all the strong traits of the animal.

It was implied that the bear has a mind similar to a human, understands human speech and is only unable to respond due to physiology. The fact that this animal has at least one weakness - a love of delicacy, honey - was considered additional confirmation of the human qualities inherent in bears. The bear has always been classified as a so-called “pure” animal, that is, no evil spirits could take on its appearance. Meeting the owner of the forest was considered a good omen.

The bear's claw is a very strong amulet that was passed down from father to son.

The cult of the bear among the Slavs is rooted in the distant past, and the amulet made from its claw has always been revered as a very powerful magical artifact. It was often passed down from one generation to another. They wore a bear claw amulet either on the neck, on the wrist, or on the belt.

It was believed that the bear is the patron of men, so the Bear's Claw amulet was most popular among warriors and hunters. The bear's claw was a symbol of creative forces, fertility and prosperity. Moreover, for the ancient Slavs the bear was not just an animal, it was revered as an intermediate link between a reasonable person and natural forces.

Bear Claw amulet for boys

Amulets and amulets were such an integral part of the life of the Slavs that special ones were made long before the birth of a child. Most often they were made in the form. If a boy was expected in the family, then the amulet would certainly have a bear claw as part of it.

In some cases, simply a bear claw was used without any processing, in others it was integral part amulets, for example, of the same doll. For infant boys, the doll was usually made in the form of a paw, with a claw sewn inside it. This type of paw was most often hung over a baby’s crib.

The amulet was designed to protect the child from illnesses, slander, envy and anger. Growing up, the boy did not part with it, and wore it attached to his belt or around his neck, like a pendant.

Bear symbols

Although the claw was especially popular as a bear symbol, other parts of the body, such as the head, paw or piece of skin, were also often used. magical protection. For example, a head or paw was used to protect domestic animals from attacks by predatory animals. In this case, the amulet was placed in front of the entrance doors to the pen or barn.

One should not think that the cult of bear symbols was characteristic only of the ancient Slavs; today these amulets are also popular, although they are not so widespread.

Anyone can make a talisman with the image of a bear paw

Currently, getting a claw or a bear's paw can become an insoluble problem for most townspeople. However, if you are interested in amulets that contain the power of the owner of the forest, you should not assume that such a magical item is inaccessible to you. You can make an amulet with the symbol of a bear paw. To do this, you need to find (definitely find, and not borrow from someone) a stone light color and stock up on black paint and black thread. An image of a bear's paw should be applied to the stone using permanent black paint. Then the stone must lie in the ground for a week, for this it needs to be buried. During these seven days it will be filled with the necessary strength. After this time, the amulet is taken out of the ground, attached to a black thread and worn around the neck.

A talisman with the image of a bear's paw will ward off the evil eye and get rid of damage

Astrologers recommend wearing such a thing around the neck, although there are no clear explanations for this recommendation. The bear paw symbol will ward off magical negativity directed at the owner and protect against dangers, diseases, human anger and envy.

Charms made from teeth, claws or pieces of animal skin are considered to be the most powerful as protection against directed magical negativity - damage, slander, the evil eye and other things. The person who makes such a talisman is protected by natural forces, against which magic does not have sufficient power.

In conclusion, I would like to remind you that while expecting protection and help from an amulet, you must, on your part, show respect for the magical object and treat it with special care.

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An interesting talisman is the claw of a bear - an animal that in our country, and in others too, back in pagan times, became a symbol of strength, natural power, and protection.

As you know, he enjoyed special veneration among the Slavs, even his name - ber - was considered impossible to mention in vain, in everyday communication, which is why a nickname appeared - honey-eating bear. This beast was treated in a special way in Europe, because the word Ber, which this beast was named, is etymologically connected with the meaning of the elements, natural force, and this is also where the modern “protect” and “amulet” come from. So a bear’s claw can rightfully be called a talisman.

But what does he protect from? different nations There are various beliefs about this. But what is this very powerful amulet– definitely. Moreover, most often associated with the male side, with war, hunting, strength.

For example, among European peoples, a bear's claw was hung on the crib of a newborn boy - the amulet was supposed to protect the baby from the evil eye, fear, disease and evil spirits. When the boy got older, this talisman was hung around his neck - so that he would be strong, healthy, fearless.

The Slavs also wore a bear claw on their necks as protection against the evil eye and damage.

The American Indians believed that the claws of a bear have special power if they are collected in a necklace: such decoration gives the man who owns it strength and courage.

Already in later times, literally one or two centuries ago, researchers of the folklore and traditions of the peoples of Siberia discovered that the bear’s claw is important for wedding rituals. More precisely, on the contrary, in order to upset the wedding. For this purpose, the healer walked the bear along the road with his claw several times in front of the wedding train when it went to church for the wedding. With the same claw it was possible to bewitch the chosen one, also by slightly scratching him, and this had to be done secretly. According to legends, the claw of the animal’s right front paw had a special love-attractive power.

The bear cult is inherent in the peoples of the Caucasus: the Ossetians nailed the claw of the animal to the doorpost front door, to evil forces did not enter the home. To protect from dark forces, the claws were hung over the baby's cradle. Circassians and Adyghe people put their claws in a child’s cradle so that he would grow up as strong as a bear. The Ingush made amulets from bear claws for good luck. The Karachais, noble bear hunters, believed that such talismans would help in hunting.

There were other, rather unusual uses for the bear's claw. For example, in Siberia they used it to scratch the udder of a cow so that it would produce more milk.

Lithuanians placed bear claws or other claws with the deceased so that after his resurrection he could climb on high mountain, where God's judgment will be carried out.

The Altai people Kumandins sewed bear claws to the hem of their clothes and sleeves to ward off evil spirits.

Today is ancient pagan amulet– bear claw – decorated in the form of a talisman, hung around the neck as a sign of strength. You can also hang it as a keychain on your keys or in your car - then it will help you concentrate in time and always keep the situation under control.