Pagan amulets of the Slavs. Symbolic language of the Slavs. Why you need to know Slavic symbols
Our ancestors, the Slavs, were pagans and worshiped the forces of nature. They lived in unity and in complete harmony with natural phenomena, knowing that this is the only way they can ask for help and support from higher powers.
Today we consider ourselves full masters of nature, forgetting how dependent we are on it. But ancient pagan amulets can help us too - their power will not go away over the centuries, and it can always be used.
The Slavs never left home without protective amulet, or even several. The mascots had the most different meaning, protected at work and on the road, kept from the evil eye and misfortune. Today, the meaning of pagan talismans has been preserved, and the benefits of them, if used correctly, will be the same. By respecting and honoring the highest natural forces, believing in the power of the talisman, you can protect yourself and your family from misfortunes, attract good luck and live in goodness.
Pagan Slavic talismans serve different purposes:
- Protection from the evil eye and enemies.
- Generic protection.
- Home protection.
- Amulets for the road and important matters.
- Healing amulets for health.
- Talismans to attract good luck.
The pagan symbols themselves are associated with a huge pantheon Slavic gods, each of which is responsible for its own area of human life and activity. All pagan talismans are divided into female and male, and they must be worn accordingly. How to choose your own amulet? You need to look at his image and listen to yourself. If you feel that this is the very “your” symbol, that you are drawn to it, you will not be mistaken. If it gives you mixed associations, then you should look for another one.
Women's symbols
5. Woman in labor is the most “feminine” amulet of all existing ones. It features a beautiful pattern of intertwining rectangles and lines. The woman in labor is the patroness of women's destiny and family. It is believed that such amulets are simply salvation for women who dream of having a child. In addition, the Rozhanitsa should be worn by already pregnant women, left on the body during childbirth, and then passed on to the newborn for protection.
The main power of female talismans lies in faith in them. Feminine energy is very powerful by nature, from birth, and the amulet is only its guide. The stronger the faith and respect for the amulet, the greater will be its power and protective power.
Male symbols of the Slavs
1. Doukhobor is a male talisman that gives its owner wisdom, strength and glory. To wear this pagan symbol, you need to believe in it and understand that life is a great blessing and a gift from above. Doukhobor gives strength and wisdom, understanding of hidden things, the world order. It balances the flow of internal energies, enhances the fire of the soul, and can be worn constantly.
4. Vseslavets is a beautiful talisman that protects against conflicts. It will help to avoid discord in the family, relationships and work areas. It also protects not only its owner, but also his home, family and clan from accidents.
Amulets for men are not jewelry or fashion accessories. They carry great power. Interestingly, their strength increases every year, and their ancestors passed on their amulets through their sons.
For the talisman to work
This is done only once, at the very beginning. There are different procedures - simple and more complex, but the most important thing here is to invest energy. After all, initially it is just a thing, and only after you invest your personal energy and faith in it, will it turn into a magical amulet. How to do this?
Method one - authentic
This is a beautiful ancient pagan ritual that you can perform too. Choose a secluded place in nature - a field, a river bank, a small forest. It's better that you are completely alone. The ritual can be performed in the morning or during the day, but not at night.
Light a small fire. Don’t buy ready-made coals and firewood, do everything yourself, the old fashioned way. Stand in front of the fire, take your amulet in your hands and turn to the Slavic deity whose symbol is depicted on the item.
The “victim” must be thrown into the fire. This could be a little money, sweets (honey, candy) or some red wine, fresh flowers or herbs. Your heart itself will tell you what it should be. After this, sit by the fire with your amulet in your hands until the fire goes out completely.
After this, your item needs to be buried in the ground under the place where your fire burned. After three days, come back and dig it up, wash it in water (preferably in a natural pond), and your talisman is ready to use!
Method two is simple
You can activate the talisman simply and quickly, at home. You will need a beautiful candle, incense ( incense sticks), clean water in a glass and regular salt in a plate.
Place all the items on the table, prepare your future amulet. Place it on the table in front of you, extend your hands over top. Imagine how pure and good energy is pouring into it, and mentally (or out loud) turn to the Higher Powers with a request to give strength to your amulet.
After the spell, pick up the amulet and dip it three times in salt. Say that you are giving the talisman the power of the Earth. Then dip it in a glass of water - repeat that you are giving the talisman the power of Water. Do the same with incense - fumigate the amulet with smoke, charging it with the power of Air. At the end, hold the candles over the flame, charging with the power of Fire.
Such rituals will help activate your amulet and make it “alive.” Never give it to other people, do not try it on or examine it. This is not just jewelry, remember. How well the amulet will “work” depends on your attitude. Wear it under your clothes, often treat it as if it were alive, and if you take it off, store it in a special bag or box.
Believe sincerely in the goodness and benefit of higher powers, and they will give you protection and happiness! Author: Vasilina Serova
Ancient mythology, a special topic in the world of practical magic. In former times, Slavic amulets were widely used in everyday life by our ancestors. In those distant times, people believed that they could not do without the help of higher beings and the forces of nature. After all, each amulet is treated as a symbol, a sign, of a mythical Slavic Deity. It is worth recalling that before the arrival of Christianity on the territory of the Slavic land, the ancestors worshiped not one specific deity, but the entire Divine Pantheon. The Slavic Pantheon is numerous, and it is problematic to talk about all its branches. Therefore, let’s talk about those Gods of Slavic mythology who are mentioned more often, who are directly involved in the lives and destinies of people, and whose symbolism is used by magicians for certain rituals. The meaning of each symbol is especially important if a person wants to devote himself to the gods of antiquity.
Each amulet is treated as a symbol, sign, of a mythical Slavic Deity
Genus
Rod - Ancestor, in Slavic mythology the Prevailing Spirit, the creator of all things on earth, the progenitor and head of the Pantheon. This is the Forefather of the Gods and their strength directly depends on the closeness of kinship with Him. In a nutshell, we can say that humanity, Deities and Power depend on the will of the Family. In Slavic mythology, this is not only the most powerful, but also the kindest deity. All the main good deeds are attributed to Rod:
- Creation of the Pantheon of Gods;
- Creation of all things;
- Gift to the people of the Earth;
- A gift to the people of Heaven;
- Creation of the Heavenly Bodies;
- Soul Infusion;
- Immortality of the human soul;
- The possibility of rebirth of a person into another hypostasis (from a person into an animal, from an animal into a tree, a plant, from a plant due to nature, from nature again into a person).
Particular attention should be paid to the fact that all the deities of the Slavic Pantheon, all mythical incarnations all Forces of nature directly depend on the Will of the Family. That is, deities cannot help or harm people, animals, the earth and nature unless it is the will of the Family.
The symbol or sign of the Supreme Deity of the Family is a four-pointed star, the rays of which bend in the direction opposite to the movement of the sun. At the ends of the rays there are circles, personifying closed movement, endless and constant rebirth (the same change of incarnations of the human soul into various hypostases).
Almost everything is decorated with the symbols of the Family. This is the personification of the Beginning of Beginnings. His talismans are used in the rituals of calling the harvest year, these signs adorn the clothes of men, women and children. Amulets and amulets with the sign of the Family are widely used even now as simple decorations and as especially effective amulets. Such an amulet strengthens and greatly enhances the effect of amulets and talismans with the symbols of other gods of the Slavic Pantheon. Most often, talismans with the sign of the Family were made from silver, less often from gold; this Deity is not distinguished by vanity. You can wear the signs of the Family both under clothes and as external decoration.
Almost everything is decorated with the symbols of the Family
Svarog
Svarog belongs to the category of Higher Divine Spirits, and is a direct descendant of the Family. But, despite this, the symbolism of a cross with forked rays was never used by the Slavs as a single amulet. The whole point is that our ancestors were afraid of his Power, but even more, of his anger, and tried not to bother the Deity with their presence. Svarog is the patron saint of weapons, war, and warriors. But this deity also patronizes blacksmithing. Our ancestors believed that the forge was the temple of Svarog, the anvil and the blacksmith's hammer were his symbols. But it is worth remembering that the Charms with the symbols of Svarog were not made from metal, because the power contained in the hardest material threatened with dire consequences. Most often, his signs were used to decorate the warrior’s lower clothing, and sometimes symbols were carved on wooden handles. Mothers were supposed to carve amulets with the symbol of Svarog with their own hands and put these talismans on their husbands and sons before going to battle or war. Such drawings were used to decorate the walls of the forge, and they were applied to all blacksmith tools. Even on the doors of the forge, the symbol of the god Svarog was applied as a sign. The Slavs honor this Deity on the night of December 13th to 14th. In his honor, the furnaces are lit in all the forges, and the blacksmiths present their very best to his eyes. best products. Recently, there has been an opinion that the symbolism was still embodied in iron, but the amulets were made strictly of silver, and they were worn hidden from prying eyes.
Svarog is the patron saint of weapons, war, and warriors
Perun
God Perun is also the Supreme God and a direct descendant of the Family. He has Thunder, Lightning and War in his power. Slavic mythology says that Perun had super strength, unprecedented power, but at the same time kindness and responsiveness. In honor of Perun, they lit the eternal fire on the temples and brought him generous gifts. Some sources point to the fact that gifts to Perun were captured soldiers who were burned alive at the stake. But there is no evidence of this, this deity was not distinguished by bloodthirstiness, his work included the patronage of warriors, their protection and support.
It is worth noting that the signs of this God are several symbols, and each of them is enclosed in a many-pointed star. The most powerful amulet for the warrior, the symbol was considered to be the Sword of Perun, the Hammer of Perun, and the Ax of Perun, made of pure silver. Today it is extremely rare to find such amulets on the open market, since its symbolism is primarily the meaning of war, albeit a victorious one. Perun's amulets are made from all types of metal, including amulets, pendants made of silver, carved from wood as neck jewelry and embroidered on outerwear. The meaning of such amulets and their functions in protecting a warrior from accidental injury. Wives were assigned to make ornaments and embroideries on the clothes of men and sons before the war. It was believed that women had to sing when working songs of praise Perun and moisten the fabric with his pure tears, making impenetrable spiritual protection for husbands and sons from simple matter. The meaning of this is the power of love and the request for mercy.
The holiday of Perun is celebrated on July 20, from the first rays of daylight, and until midnight people glorify this deity, drinking wine from silver glasses in his honor. In his honor, songs are sung, bonfires are lit and demonstration battles are held with obligatory honor for the winner. In some areas, the winner was given a lot of gold and silver, and was given the opportunity to choose a virgin from the village and make her his wife. But these references do not have factual confirmation, since in those days women were honored and respected, and attacks on their freedom were harshly suppressed. Descriptions of ritual battles are preserved in ancient manuscripts.
The meaning of the amulet and its function in protecting a warrior from accidental injury
Veles
God Veles is a mysterious and unique deity in the Slavic Pantheon.
- First, Veles is the patron of people and their well-being. It supports life and helps people in their sorrows and difficult situations.
- Secondly, Veles is revered as the patron saint of cattle and the animal world.
- Third, this deity is called the patron of poets and songwriters.
- Fourth, and surprising in his history is the fact that He is the patron of the living world, the faithful husband of the goddess Makosh, who in Slavic mythology is the Goddess of the World, the Family, the patroness of women and women's craft.
It is worth mentioning that during the transition to Christianity, this god Veles acquired several guises. So some of its features were assigned to St. Blaise, the patron saint of cattle breeding, while some were transferred to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and St. George. And Veles himself was transformed into Volosyanik and assigned to the demonic tribe.
But, nevertheless, admirers of pagan mythology and the Slavic Pantheon honor Veles from January 1 to January 6, during the celebration of the New Year and Christmas. The Veles amulet is an inverted letter “A” enclosed in a ring of flame. The meaning of this kind of talisman is to enhance wisdom and increase wealth. They wear the amulet over their clothes, thereby paying tribute to the power of Veles and asking for his protection. In ancient times, such talismans were made from wood, gold and silver. The meaning of the talisman is that Veles gives his servants wisdom, fortitude and determination in accepting difficult life decisions. In his honor, bonfires should be lit and songs glorifying the land, livestock, and labor should be sung. There are practically no descriptions of rituals dedicated to the worship of this deity.
Yarilo
Yarilo is the pagan god of fertility, wheat and agriculture. In Slavic mythology, this deity occupied a place of honor, they worshiped him, they feared him, and they tried to please him. It was believed that crop failure was nothing more than a consequence of Yarilo’s anger at people. At the same time, he was endowed with the power to awaken carnal love and desire in all living things. He was considered the source of the white Light of the Family. Yarilo is a symbol of the Sun, the significance of its heat for good fertility of livestock, rich harvest, and satiety.
Until now, in some regions of the Slavic countries, Yarilo is honored as a holder of people, a breadwinner and a good master. The symbol of Yarilo is a silver shield; in mythology, the shield is a sign of the Sun, and therefore in ancient records one can find the definition of the Sun as Yarilo’s walk across the celestial field. The signs and symbolism of Yarilo are displayed in wood, metal, embroidered, painted on fabric, and depicted with tattoos on the body. If the symbol is a decoration, then it is worn over clothing; if it is embroidery, then it is done on the outer shirt near the neckline or on the chest. Yarilo is honored in the period from March 21 to 22, that is, on the eve of the spring solstice. In part of Yarilo, they slaughter cattle, bake bread, and give silver items to their loved ones.
The symbol of Yarilo is a silver shield, in mythology the shield is a sign of the Sun
Makos
The goddess Makosh, or as she is also called Makosho, Makosha, Makoshnaya, the records of her ancestors proclaim her to be a kind and sympathetic goddess of the Pantheon. This is a deity, a faithful wife to her husband Veles, and the patroness of women's crafts. The goddess makosh is credited with protecting spinning, farming, raising children, and family health. They pray to her for the health of blood relatives and husbands.
This deity is the most accessible in the Slavic Pantheon, there is no anger or strength in her, she tries to protect people over other gods. This is the first ally of the goddess Lada, the patroness of women in labor and women's intuition. In some sources, the name Makosh is translated from Old Slavonic as “Mother” and “Lot,” that is, “Mother of Fate.” This goddess exists and reigns with the support of her two assistants Srechi and Nesrecha (Share and NeDolya). Some sources give the strange meaning of this deity, this goddess weaves the threads of human destinies, and her fingers are pricked and wounded, as with her bare hands, to save people, she picks out splinters (sins) from their thread of life, unravels the knots.
The symbols of this deity are a sown field and a figure of a spinner made of silver. In images she is represented as a woman with a spinning needle in her hands, and in symbols as a complex figure combining correct form four squares located between the rays of an equilateral cross. Mokosh amulets are made from all types of metal, most often from pure silver, and are also carved from wood, painted, and embroidered on fabric. The symbolism embodied in jewelry is worn under clothing. Images of Mokosh can be found as:
- home paintings;
- embroidery on pillows;
- blankets;
- curtains;
- napkins and so on.
They honor this Goddess in daytime October 26. But, according to ancient beliefs Another day given to the Slavs Makosh is considered May 10, Earth Day, the Festival of Great Fertility. The description of the celebration according to sources comes down to chants and festivities.
Goddess Makosh. Symbol of Slavic Gods
Lada
The goddess Lada is one of the most important in the Pagan Slavic Pantheon. The goddess Lada is credited with special feminine traits - beauty, love, sexuality, the ability to give birth to healthy sons and beautiful daughters. This is the goddess of Passion, the patroness of Love and carnal relationships, a frivolous and at the same time proud and unapproachable goddess in the entire Slavic Pantheon. Lada is the eldest among the goddesses of Slavic mythology, she is the beloved daughter of Rod. Some sources point to this deity as the only female hypostasis of the Rod itself. But, initially, she is a Daughter. More often Lada is depicted as a White Swan, but here everything is relative. In the spring, this is a girl with bright red hair and sunny freckles on her cheeks, who wears a wreath on her head from the first field herbs and young leaves, in the summer it is a young girl with golden hair and in a wreath of grown wheat, green branches with fruit ovaries and sparkles of morning dew. Since autumn, Lada is presented as an incredibly beautiful woman, with long light-colored hair scattered across her back and falling to the ground, she wears a wreath with poured ears of corn and branches on her head. fruit trees. In winter, Lada is a stately blond beauty, dressed in snow-white arctic fox fur. The goddess holds in her hands a wooden sieve from which snowflakes fly to the ground, and her kiss makes the trees dress in snow-white outfits with frost and snow.
Lada patronizes women giving birth and women handicraftsmen, strengthens family ties and teaches women humility while maintaining wisdom and their pride. The symbolism of Lada is the Ladinets amulet, a many-pointed star, the rays of which are directed against the movement of the sun. Symbols are carved from wood, smelted into metal, embroidered on women’s clothing, painted on the body, and used as a talisman. Worn on bracelets on the wrist, or as a pendant on a chain.
Lada is honored on March 30 from the first moments until midnight. This is a women's holiday, on this day women can confess their love for a man, accept marriage proposals, conceive and baptize children. You cannot destroy families by committing adultery and sinning against your feminine nature. Fret's meaning Slavic history and mythology is described in many sources of ancient teachings about the power of nature.
Lada patronizes women giving birth and women needlewomen
Alive
Alive, originally represented in the Slavic Pantheon as the patron goddess of women in labor, daughter of Lada and her right hand. She is the sister of Lada’s other daughters - Lelya, Lyalya, and Morana. Despite the fact that this deity carries within itself the beginning of life, the origin of the soul, its son is one of the most cruel gods, Peklenets - the master of the underworld, in modern religion the Devil himself. Alive, personifies spring, love, youth, beauty, prosperity of the world, and the dawn of nature. In ancient times, Zhiva was endowed with the image of a cuckoo, and they believed that if the Cuckoo forges, then Zhiva appeared from Iria itself (pagan Paradise) to count the dead and the born.
Alive, in essence, is Morana’s sister to the goddess of Death, but she wages an eternal irreconcilable war with her for every person and for the earth as a whole.
In human form, the Goddess Lives is a beautiful woman, who has moisture, the source of life, water in one hand, and grain, bread, the main food of humanity, in the other.
Description of the amulet and symbolism of the goddess Zhiva is a complex letter “F”, a plexus of colors and waves. Often a butterfly becomes a symbol of Zhiva, as a repetition of the features of the amulet image. It doesn’t matter what kind of material is used and how the symbol is applied, the main thing is the repetition of the “Butterfly” lines. You need to wear the amulet all the time, but it is better to hide it under clothes from prying eyes.
Alive, personifies spring, love, youth, beauty
Moraine
The goddess Morena from Slavic mythology is represented in many names:
- Morana;
- Mora;
- Moraine;
- Morzhena;
- Morochka;
- Omoroka;
- Dark Mother of God.
Morena is a cruel and unforgiving goddess. She feeds on human illness, pain, fear and death. This deity in the Pantheon is presented as a punishing Spirit. But, sources point to the fact that before wars and battles, Morena was glorified, asking for deliverance. And this is true, because in case of severe wounds, warriors in their suffering cried out to Death as a deliverer from pain. They prayed to Morena for terrible incurable diseases of old age, calling for deliverance from suffering. The Slavs have a twofold attitude towards this deity: on the one hand, it is the destroyer of the human race, but on the other, a deliverer from suffering. The moraine was respected and feared, and its symbolism was applied to the clothes and bedding of terminally ill patients in order to attract the attention of death and thus end the person’s suffering.
The symbolism of Morena is a cross with rays upset at the ends. There is a belief that a mortally wounded warrior, in order to call the goddess of Death to himself, had to draw the Morena symbol on his clothes with his blood and call on the deity with a prayer for his own completion of his earthly journey. The Goddess of Death did not refuse the suffering and generously gave her mercy of death to everyone who wanted it.
This goddess is honored on March 1, starting from the evening dawn and ending with the first rays of dawn on March 2. It is worth mentioning that there are no celebrations on this day, but on the contrary, it is the Night of Sorrow, a time to mourn fallen soldiers and deceased relatives.
Morena is a cruel and unforgiving goddess
Peklenets
God Peklenets in the Slavic Pantheon is the son of Zhiva, and the faithful nephew of Morena. This is one of the most mysterious figures in Slavic mythology. They depicted the deity in the form of a flame, he fed on human sins, and welcomed murder, violence and theft. But this deity was later presented in Christianity as the Devil himself and was considered the most generous among the gods. In ancient times, elders and landowners were accused of renouncing the Family and the higher Gods and were suspected of having connections with Peklenets. As mythology said, this deity is two-faced and vile. Giving people wealth and glory during their lifetime, in Hell he plunged fiery pins into them again and again, dooming souls to eternal suffering.
There is little information about this deity in history. The symbolism of this god is shrouded in darkness, since his signs could not serve as either a talisman or an amulet. There is evidence that his symbol is a knife and a spear on fire, but this has not been proven by facts. Adherents of Demonic Magic honor this deity on the night of August 12-13. Newborn kids are sacrificed to him and their blood is drunk. All rituals are carried out immediately after the 13th comes into force.
The symbols and signs of the gods of the Slavic Pantheon carry strong energy, and therefore, before choosing a talisman with this or that image, of this or that form, it is worth asking what this symbol actually means. The best Slavic amulets are the symbolism of Rod, Yarilo, Veles, Zhiva, Svarog, Perun or Lada. Their intercession will help to overcome life's adversities and cope with the complexities of human existence.
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Amulets that came from antiquity
To protect their home, give themselves courage and fearlessness, the ancient Slavs used various magical symbols. They were placed on clothes, weapons, and household items.
The Slavs used 16 zodiac signs, each zodiac had its own symbol. A personal amulet was made. Before putting the amulet on oneself or on the person for whom it was intended, it was charged.
A charged thing endowed a person with those qualities that could help him in life. Personalized amulets protected a person throughout his life, endowing him with those qualities that he lacked.
How to choose a talisman
Today, your favorite handmade item can become a talisman, or you can look for a ready-made symbol.
When choosing ready-made jewelry, you should pay attention to important nuances:
- Decide right away for whom the amulet is chosen - a woman, a man, young or old.
- For daily wear, it is necessary to take into account the purpose of the amulet.
- In what form should it be?
- Carefully study the interpretation of the sign you have chosen.
The most revered Slavic amulets and their meaning
There are many variants of symbols that were revered by the Slavic peoples, but they are all protectors from all evil. We can distinguish a special group of signs that were used in the manufacture of jewelry, embroidery, even for buildings, premises, and interior items.
The making of amulets was usually done by the oldest woman in the family. When creating strong amulets, thoughts must be kind and clear, so complete silence was established in the house. Traditionally, a man was allowed to wear one amulet, and a woman - several.
Among the large group of defenders, one can name Makosh. This is a female talisman. It stores the warmest qualities necessary for good family relations. It was worn mature women who supported traditions, family ties, and respected their family.
Makosh- a symbol of happiness, prosperity, abundance in the home. This sign is considered a protector of the family from dark forces, capable of imparting health to all family members and bringing peace and abundance to the home.
Ladinets is an 8-pointed star with curved ends. It is believed that it is very useful for a woman, as it relieves pain, protects against female diseases, and helps to lose weight. overweight.
Our ancestors wore it as protection from damage, the evil eye, curses, and evil thoughts.
The Slavs wore Molvinets to protect them from unkind thoughts, words, and slander. They believed that he would protect the entire family. It is worth noting that Molvinets often appeared on clothes for children. This sign was also found on the bodies of the Magi in the form of tattoos.
And nowadays the Molvinets tattoo is becoming more and more popular. It is worth noting that any mistake in a tattoo can completely turn your life around, and no one knows in what direction.
Valkyrie is a masculine sign. He endowed a man with strength and wisdom, especially when resolving conflicts. It was usually presented to warriors.
A universal amulet that has the power of the Sun itself. For those who honor their family, this sign brought wisdom, understanding, and warmth to the hearth. To charge this talisman, you need to place it under the rays of the sun and hold it for at least three hours.
The Star of Lada or Lada the Mother of God is a symbol of love. He is considered the protector of the home from dark otherworldly forces, and the family from various kinds adversity. The star was often painted on the wall of the home so that the Goddess would take the whole family under her protection.
For the amulet to help, the wearer must have pure thoughts, sincerity, and an open soul towards his family, loved ones and loved ones.
Silver amulets
Slavic amulets for the stronger half preserved health, provided protection during the hunt, and brought good luck in everything. Most often, men's talismans were cast from silver, sometimes from copper. Men did not wear them as pendants; wives and mothers embroidered their image on their shirts.
The most popular silver male sign is considered to be the Hammer of Svarog. It can be given as a gift to relatives and friends. He will become a real assistant in mastering a new profession, a protector from various life adversities. It will help you gain peace of mind and self-confidence. For family people it will help to create a strong family, a warm family hearth.
The description of the next amulet says that the representative of the stronger sex who receives the Znich symbol will feel recharge from the Cosmos, have protection in dangerous or difficult situations.
The wearer of this amulet will strive for knowledge and will be able to find true love, as well Znich will help old feelings flare up. In a difficult situation, it will help strengthen your fortitude and become an energy accumulator. The main thing is to ask him for help!
Perun's ax will give the male half physical and spiritual strength, will help protect the main human values - faith, family, love. God Perun is ready to punish his enemies, and to support the wearer of this amulet in battle and give him strength.
There is also the Shield of Perun, which will protect against the evil eye, purify a person’s thoughts, and give strength to cope with difficult life problems.
The seal of Veles the Bear Paw is the patron and protector of a man, but on condition that he should not part with this sign all his life. God Veles will help you achieve great success in your work, bestow you with wealth and hard work, but you must sincerely believe in this.
For the house, to protect it from fire, it was applied to the walls.
General amulets for men and women
The main part of the amulets was cast, since the ancient Slavs believed that this metal was endowed magical power. Often there were amulets made of gold, as you liked. Among the talismans especially revered by the ancestors was Colard.
Symbol Kolrad helps everyone who wears it. On modern jewelry you can often see this very symbol, which after charging can be done.
An ideal gift could be bracelets or pendants with this sign. To prevent the symbol from negatively influencing fate, girls and boys who are not married do not need to wear such jewelry.
The main amulet of the Slavs
The Slavic amulet Cross does not belong to Christianity. This one of the main symbols of the Slavs represents the four cardinal directions, that is, its owner is protected from adversity and misfortune from all four sides. It is believed that its owner has the powerful support of his ancestors.
The cross has several varieties that have their own power:
Crosses were made of gold, silver, copper, bone, leather, stone, and wood. It was often embroidered on clothes.
Sun symbol
Kolovrat is the sign of the sun, on which everything in this life depends. He brought people:
- the power of solar fire, fertility;
- victory over enemies, the forces of darkness;
- fortitude, health;
- faith in the future;
- protection from the evil eye, damage.
You shouldn’t be surprised if a person who has this amulet suddenly begins to have luck in everything! This solar energy gives the power of creation in good deeds. But in evil deeds the opposite can happen.
Any amulet should be cleaned and charged. Kolovrat needs it too. Keep it in running water for two hours, or in stream water. After cleansing, pass the wax over the flame three times. After this, carry the Kolovrat with you for 3 days so that it is charged with your energy. Just remember to clean it every six months.
Alatyr - a talisman with miraculous powers
People firmly believed in the power Alatyr- heavenly stone. It was worn as a talisman, embroidered on shirts, and painted on household items. The powerful Alatyr gave protection to everyone. Even small children wore it.
The talisman drove away evil spirits from the threshold and protected from illness.
Magic talismans
Amulet fern flower our ancestors attributed magical properties, believing that it was endowed with unprecedented healing capabilities even from fatal diseases. In order for the amulet not to lose its magical qualities, it must be regularly carried over a candle flame.
What brings happiness is protected from evil people, help on long journeys, we have already written. Many of my readers have already learned how to make such amulets.
It’s a good idea to learn how to embroider ancient Slavic symbols. Embroidery is also a protector from various troubles. It was not for nothing that ancient women embroidered shirts for warriors when they sent them on a campaign.
It turns out that in order to protect oneself from the evil eye, the house from unkind people, evil spirits, they embroidered “Chur” - the god of protection. This is very reliable protection for your home. Even in childhood, everyone said: “Fuck me!”, defending themselves from an attack. Here's an effective escape from negativity.
Svarog circle
Charms of the ancient Slavs in folk embroidery
Our distant ancestors, as you know, worshiped the forces of nature. The amulets of the ancient Slavs are, in fact, a whole science associated with pagan deities. You can find protective symbols everywhere - from signs depicted on household items to clothing and accessories. Embroidery played a special protective role. Today we see in it only folk ornaments decorating clothes. However, this is far from true: each embroidered pattern carried certain information designed to help in solving important life problems.
Folk embroidery decorated not only clothes, but also table and bed linen. At the same time, the location of the pattern, its color, the design, and the execution process itself mattered. So, on clothes, the ornament was traditionally located in a circle - on the hem, on the belt, on the sleeves, on the collar. The main purpose of embroidery was not decoration, as is commonly thought, but protection from damage and other evils.
Rules for embroidery
The amulets of the ancient Slavs in folk embroidery required strict adherence to a number of rituals even at the preparatory stage. The embroidery itself should not have knots on the reverse side, since knots, according to legend, deprived the amulet of its power. Here are some rules that had to be followed when performing protective embroidery:
1. You cannot embroider a talisman for yourself.
2. The amulet is performed exclusively at will and from the heart. You cannot force or ask someone to create a talisman for yourself.
3. The most powerful amulets are performed by blood relatives - parents, children, brothers and sisters. Amulets created by the hands of one of the spouses are endowed with similar power, provided that the relationship is harmonious.
4. The choice of material that serves as the basis for the amulet must be in harmony with the person for whom it is intended.
5. In the process of making a talisman, you should think about who it is intended for, mentally imagining his image and feeling his energy, character and needs.
Only with strict observance of all these rules will the amulet have protective power and protect its owner from many misfortunes.
Slavic symbols - amulets
Interpretation of symbols
At first glance, many of the patterns appear to be the same. For example, the external similarity of such amulets as “fern flower” and “grass overcomer” or “caroler” and “Ladinets” can mislead an uninformed person who will mistake them for the same symbols. The difference lies in the direction of the rays of the pattern. The main part of the amulets are solar signs, that is, various options swastikas, which also affects their similarity.
Below are some of the symbols of Slavic amulets and their purpose.
Kolyadnik - personifies the god Kolyada. It means change for the better, renewal, victory of good. Male sign, giving strength in victory over the enemy, and in creative work.
Molvinets - provides protection from an evil word, family curse, evil eye and other types of damage. Grants the ability of eloquence.
Kolovrat - symbolizes the rising sun, as the eternal victory of Light over darkness. Its meaning also depends on the color with which this sign is depicted: red - rebirth, blue - renewal, black - change.
The cross of Lada - the Mother of God, Ladinets - personifies happiness and harmony in the family. Female sign from the evil eye. Often it was inscribed in a circle to give it more power.
Colard - refers to wedding symbols. Newlyweds were given jewelry with his image so that the family union would be strong and the offspring healthy.
Fern flower (Perunov's color) is another fire amulet, symbolizing the purity of the Spirit. A sign with healing power is called upon to fulfill wishes. Helps to reveal the spiritual powers of a person.
Overcome grass is a symbol designed to protect against various ailments. It was believed that, like double fire sign, this symbol is capable of destroying any disease with fire and cleansing the soul and flesh.
The swastika is the eternal universal cycle, personifying Supreme Law, to which everything that exists is subordinated. The symbol is designed to protect Heavenly law.
Solard is a wedding symbol, signifying the prosperity and wealth of the family in the name of descendants and for the glory of the gods and ancestors.
Slavic symbols - amulets
England is the life-giving Fire of Creation, from which the Universe and all things appeared. Symbolizes divine Purity - the basis for protecting the World from the forces of Darkness.
The spiritual swastika is a symbol of the concentration of the Higher healing powers. The clothing ornament was made exclusively by Priests who had risen to the Highest level of spiritual perfection.
The spiritual swastika is a sign that personifies the harmony of soul and body. An unchanging attribute of Magi and magicians, giving strength to control the elements of nature.
Doukhobor - personifies the inner life fire that destroys physical and spiritual ailments in a person. The sign was applied to the material with which the patient was covered.
Spiritual strength - the symbol was used to enhance the concentration of spiritual and physical forces necessary to accomplish great deeds for the benefit of descendants and one’s people.
Znich is a sign of the fire god guarding the sacred Living Fire - an inexhaustible source of life.
The bunny is a solar sign, personifying renewal. It was believed that a woman who wore a belt with a symbol would give birth to boys - the successors of the family.
Duniya - Merging of heavenly and earthly living fire. Designed to preserve the paths of constant unity of the clan. The shape of this sign served as the basis for the construction of fire altars.
Velesovik is a symbol that protects a loved one who is away from home, from various adversities and the elements of nature.
Slavic symbols - amulets
Thunderbolt is a symbol of the god Indra, the keeper of the ancient heavenly wisdom of the gods. It was often applied to military armor and weapons, and was also depicted at the entrance to vaults. It was believed that every enemy would be struck by thunder.
Thunderstorm - used as a sign that gives the ability to control the forces of nature. As a talisman, the image of the symbol was intended to protect homes and temples from various misfortunes.
The heavenly boar symbolizes the fusion of past and future, earthly and heavenly wisdom. It was applied to the clothes of people who had embarked on the path of spiritual self-improvement.
Yarovik is a sign depicted in front of the entrance to crop storage facilities or places where livestock are kept. It was believed that this symbol helped preserve the harvest and protect livestock from death.
Yarovrat - sign of Yaro-god, ruler of the blessed weather conditions for growing grain crops. The image of the symbol can be found on agricultural tools.
The symbol of the Race is a sign that protects great nations from various evil forces and enemies, protecting earthly wisdom. The symbol means the unification of the Aryans and Slavs - the great races.
Rubezhnik - personifies the universal boundary, serving as a threshold between earthly life and the afterlife. Depicted in front of the entrance to the Temple and Sanctuary.
Kolohort is a sign that personifies the eternal cycle of opposites - life and death, good and evil, wisdom and stupidity. Used in cases where it was necessary to resolve a dispute.
Ratiborets is the personification of military valor and courage. Applied to military armor, weapons, banners and banners. According to legend, this sign is capable of blinding the enemy and forcing him to flee from the battlefield.
Slavic symbols - amulets
Slavets is a female symbol, endowing girls and women with health, and married women with healthy offspring. The sign can often be found in embroidery decorating women's clothing.
Ognevitsa is a sign that protects married women from evil forces. Often found in clothing embroidery interspersed with other protective symbols.
Radinets is a symbol that protects babies from damage and the evil eye, giving them peace. Depicted on children's cradles and cradles.
Vseslavets is a sign that protects homes and granaries from fires, families from disagreements, neighbors from civil strife. A symbol, according to legend, leading all Clans to harmony and unity.
The torch is a symbol that unites two great fiery streams: Divine and Earthly, as a result of which a Universal whirlwind of transformation is born, which helps a person discover the meaning of existence.
Svitovit is the eternal relationship between the elements of heavenly fire and earthly water. Women preparing to become mothers embroidered this sign on their clothes. The symbol represented the birth of a pure soul.
Slavic symbols - amulets
Svarozhich is a symbol that protects the individual from degradation and supports everything reasonable. A sign of the power of the god Svarog - the guardian of the diversity of life forms in the Universe.
Svarga is a sign of spiritual ascent on the path to perfection.
Svaor - solstice - marks the movement of Yarila the sun across the firmament. Encourages purity of thoughts and spiritual insight.
Swaor - symbolizes the constant celestial movement and the circulation of the vital forces of the Universe. Swaor, applied to household items, means, according to legend, prosperity and well-being in the house.
Wedding - The strongest family amulet, meaning the fusion of two genera, masculine and feminine, into a single life system.
Rysich is considered the most powerful amulet against the forces of Darkness. In ancient times it was depicted on the walls of Sanctuaries and Temples, on stones near altars. Later it began to be applied to any buildings.
The Austinite was commonly known as “The Messenger.” It was believed that it protected not only people, but also livestock and poultry from harm. The sign was also depicted on agricultural implements in order to improve the growth of crops, increasing the harvest.
Salting - A sign symbolizing the setting sun, retiring, Yaril. Represents the completion of creative work, the spiritual resilience of man and the peace of nature.
Rodimych is a sign that personifies the continuity of generations and reliably preserves family memory.
Slavic symbols - amulets
Rodovik - marks the support and help of ancestors and progenitors to those who work for the benefit of their descendants.
Rasich - A sign of the unity and power of the great families of the Races: yes’ Aryans, x’ Aryans, Svyatorus and Rassen.
Rizhik is a symbol of a bountiful harvest and fertility. It was depicted above the entrance to harvest storages, and was also applied to agricultural tools.
Ognevik is a fiery sign of God Rod, often found on platbands, shutters, slopes of house roofs, and on the ceilings of buildings.
Oberezhnik is a sign that brings happiness, health and joy. An ancient amulet that guards good luck and happiness.
Novorodnik - The sign is often present in the ornament of women's clothing. It is considered a powerful protective symbol that gives multiplication to the family.
Navnik is the personification of a person’s spiritual paths after death, which lead to his native heavenly world, where the soul came from.
The heavenly cross was used as a body amulet, giving a person the guardianship and help of the ancestors of his family.
Charovrat is a symbol that protects a person from the effects of evil spells. It was believed that the fire of this sign burns away dark forces.
Slavic symbols - amulets
Fache is a symbol that protects a person from base thoughts and selfishness. Signifies the victory of reason over the forces of darkness and ignorance.
Suasti - marks the cycle of life on earth, eternal rotation. Symbolizes the four cardinal directions, the four northern rivers flowing in ancient Daria.
Svyatoch - symbolizes spiritual insight and the revival of the great race, connecting Illumination and Spirituality - the Golden and Heavenly Cross.
Stribozhich is a sign symbolizing the god Stribog, who commands hurricanes and winds. A symbol that protects homes and granaries from the effects of bad weather, giving sailors and fishermen a calm water space. Windmills were built in the form of this symbol so that the mills would not stand idle.
The Holy Gift - personifies Daria - the ancient server ancestral home of the white peoples, located in the Northern Ocean and perished after the first flood.
Solon is a protective sign that protects a person and his property from the influence of dark forces. Applied to clothing and household items.
The word "symbol" has Greek roots. The ancient inhabitants called signs that had a secret meaning known to certain groups of people. For example, early Christians painted fish to be recognized by their fellow believers. The Greeks could not speak out loud about their views. The persecution of Christians and their executions forced us to be careful.
The ancients also had their own symbols. They also reproduced their belief in something in visual images. And our ancestors believed in the forces of nature. They were deified. So that the elements would not destroy or dry up, but, on the contrary, would help in life, the Russians sketched them in the form of signs.
These signs were placed on clothes, weapons, and houses. This is how the Slavs sought the favor of higher powers and asked them for protection. It all started with 3 symbols - fire, water and earth. We will reveal the entire spectrum of Slavic symbols, from the earliest to the latest.
Makosh
Makosh is a symbol of the earth, named after the Goddess who commands it. First Slavic symbols easy to "read". Diamond means field. If it is empty, it means it has not yet been sown. If divided into sectors, it is plowed. A field with dots indicates that there will be a harvest soon.
The general interpretation of the symbol is fertility. An ancient conspiracy pronounced in honor of Mother Raw Earth has been preserved. We invite you to listen to it and look at options for depicting Mokosh, both in human and graphic forms. Sometimes, the Slavs refused to use the rhombus.
Abyss
The abyss is a sign of the water element and its spirits. They, according to the ideas of our ancestors, lived above the sky. The expression “the abysses of heaven opened up” is still used to describe rainy days. The symbol itself can also be found in ornaments on clothes, carved elements of furniture and houses. But not everyone remembers the nuances of the meaning of the image.
Meanwhile, the Slavs only designated rivers and underground waters with horizontal lines. The second option for abyss is vertical lines. They symbolized rain and waterfalls.
IN ancient Slavic symbols straight lines are also included. This is a sign of stagnant waters - whirlpools, swamps. The absence of waves indicates the dominance of wickedness. In all the tales of the Russians evil spirits They live exclusively in stagnant bodies of water.
Agni
Agni is a general designation for fire. However, he was part of Slavic symbols and amulets in several types. The Russians shared the earthly flame - bonfires, fires and heavenly fire - lightning. The last one was controlled by Perun.
God Semargl was responsible for the elements in the earthly world. It’s interesting that our ancestors only extinguished live fires with water. The heavenly flame, according to Slavic beliefs, was only kindled by water. Therefore, fires caused by lightning were doused with milk and bread kvass.
Despite the destructive forces, agni entered into Slavic signs and symbols goodness, pure elements. By the way, the earthly flame had a spouse - the same Abyss. According to legend, the lovers quarreled due to constant rivalry between themselves. As a result, the fire hid in flint, from which people had to cut it out.
Agni is included in the pantheon of swastika symbols. The Slavs had more than 124 of them. Not all images and, especially, their meanings have survived to this day. However, let's try to figure out what kind of community of signs this is.
Kolovrat
Kolovrat – Slavic solar symbol, like most swastika ornaments of the ancient Slavs. The connection with the daylight is visible from the name. For our ancestors, the word “kolo” meant “solar circle.” The life of the tribes completely depended on it, the harvest and way of life depended.
Therefore, drawings with rays diverging from the center were so popular. In the first third of the 20th century, one of the signs was used by Hitler. This tarnished the symbol. Initially, it carried only a positive charge. The Russians and the Germanic tribes were related. Their sign systems were similar.
That swastika Slavic symbol, indicate artifacts found by archaeologists in western Russia and stored in state museums. We bring to your attention a video with evidence. The entry will also tell you about several more swastika symbols of the Russians.
Veles
The Slavs deified everything in nature. Every tree, stone, pond, house, and phenomenon had its own spirit. Many of them were associated with solar, swastika images. But some symbols of Slavic Gods look different. For example, the sign of Veles was drawn like an inverted letter “A”.
The triangle is a prototype of the head. The inverted sickle above it resembles horns. It turns out to be the head of a bull. What's the connection? Veles was considered the patron saint of cattle. At the same time, God was responsible for inspiration, helping singers, musicians and other creators.
Valknut
Valknut is the sign of God Odin. It is considered Scandinavian. But the Russians also believed in this supreme spirit of war. Valkyries served him. They circled over the battlefields, picked up the fallen and carried them to the heavenly city.
There, food awaited the slain, which was also presented to the Valkyrie. Valknuts made of metal, wood, embroidered on clothes - symbols of the Slavic faith that the defenders of the clan find a better life in the upper world.
Perunitsa
Perunitsa looks like lightning because it is associated with Perun. The Thunder God was associated among the Russians with light in the darkness. Slavic family symbol our ancestors were perceived as a sign of victory over the evil hidden in the darkness. “Lightning” was carved in stone, embroidered on dresses, and applied to plows, prophesying prosperity, a bright and successful future.
For complete information about the heavenly spirit and its incarnations, see the video “Legacy”. Its author will not only talk about Perun, but will also provide video footage of the celebration of the Thunderer in modern conditions. Perun Day falls on July 20th.
Svarog Square
Our ancestors considered Svarog one of the patrons of fire. God was also responsible for wisdom, marriage, and helped hunters and blacksmiths. Svarog is the supreme spirit, the head of the pagan pantheon.
Therefore, it was in his name that most oaths were sealed. Svarog's wife is the main Goddess of the female pantheon, Lada. Her sign is swastastic. The symbol is called a ladin and resembles a wheel with 8 axles.
But, on geometric compositions Slavic symbols and their meaning don't end. The Russians also chose realistic images of animals as amulets. The tribes considered them totems, that is, they believed that their progenitors were bears and moose. Let's talk about them.
Bear
The bear reflects the mentality of the Russians. At least that's what they think in the West. They say about the beast: “The bear is clumsy, and hefty.” It was not for nothing that the United Russia party members chose the predator as their sign. This is how politicians emphasized the character of the Russian people. But, now about the history of the symbol. So, our ancestors admired the strength of the bear.
He was called the owner of the forest and was associated with Veles, one of whose meccas was groves and oak forests. Clubfoots were included in Slavic symbols tattoo. There is written evidence of its existence in Rus'. One of them was left by the Arab traveler Ibn Fadlan, who lived in the 10th century.
Wolf
It is no coincidence that the wolf's muzzle in the picture is enclosed in the outline of one of the Vedic runes. It does not belong to the “alphabet” of the ancient Slavs; it was borrowed by them from the Scandinavian selection of runes. The sign is called "otal". Its decoding is “inheritance”. 5 tribes of our ancestors considered themselves heirs or descendants of wolves.
They included dog-like predators in Slavic symbols of wealth. Historians have found an explanation for this attitude towards wild animals. He defended the crops of the Russians.
They, as a rule, came into contact with the forest. Roe deer came out of the oak forests, trampling the crops, and hares ran out, eating the seedlings. Wolves did not cause harm; on the contrary, they hunted those who bothered the farmers.
In ancient times, as they say, there was no need for wolves to eat the livestock of the Slavs. There was plenty of game in the native forest. This is how our ancestors built their interaction with predators. They were not killed, but they were considered lucky to find them dead beast. They skinned him and pulled out his fangs. These items were considered talismans of the tribe.
Boar
The swastika sign depicted next to the animal is a symbol of the heavenly boar. He was considered one of the incarnations of God Perun. The analogy was drawn thanks to the sharp tusks of a wild boar.
These are lightning falling from the sky. Our ancestors believed in this. Like wolf fangs, they used boar tusks as amulets, in particular against fires caused by lightning.
Slavic symbols, photo which are discussed in the article, Russians embroidered on towels and clothes. But our ancestors did not have the tradition of carving images of totems in wood, like the Scandinavians.
Elk
Deer and moose cows were included in Slavic symbols for women. Totems emphasized their role as mothers. The forest animal was a sign of fertility. The Russians tried to get the animal's horns. Their shape reminded our ancestors of rays.
The seedlings in the fields depended on it. It was believed that the warmth of the luminary also helped women give birth. Therefore, elk antlers in the house were a valuable amulet. The trophy, as a rule, was placed above the entrance to the home.
Elk - not only Slavic symbol of the sun, but also the world tree. The horns remind him too. In pagan times, the Russians considered the tree the center of the world. The trunk denoted the earthly lands, the roots - the underground kingdom, the crown - the sky.
Somewhere above the branches, according to our ancestors, there was Iriy - a semblance of Paradise. The legends indicate that the world tree grows on Buyan Island. So, the lost land from Pushkin’s fairy tale is a folklore image of the Russian people, and not an invention of the author.
To write his works, Alexander Sergeevich used the Cyrillic alphabet. This is the alphabet familiar to us, adopted after the baptism of Rus'. But, until the 9th century, the Slavs had a different writing system - the Vedas or, as they are also called, runes.
Each of them is more than a letter. The signs were compared with gods and used as talismans. We have already talked about one of the runes associated with the image of a wolf. It's time to get acquainted with the rest of the Vedas included in Slavic symbols and amulets. Their meaning, further.
World
"world" opens the Vedic alphabet. The "letter" is similar in appearance to the antlers of a moose and the tree of life, so "world" was used to represent them. But, the main interpretation of the sign is associated with Belobog.
This bright spirit protected the Slavic families. The very word “peace” in the language of the tribes meant precisely their community, unity. Therefore, the Veda is included in Slavic symbols, pictures which serve as amulets for the family and, in general, for humanity.
Altyr
The word “altyr” is not in vain reminiscent of “altar”. This is a divine place, the center of the universe. This is exactly how our ancestors understood the Veda. If necessary download Slavic symbols, denoting both the beginning and the end of all things, the “altyr” sign is the best choice.
The rune can be compared to the eastern symbol “yin-yang”. “The Letter” indicates the eternal struggle between chaos and order, Belobog and Chernobog - the spirit of destruction and evil.
Rainbow
The modern letter "r" can be called a stylization of the "rainbow". Our ancestors saw in this Veda a sign of the path, joy life path. According to Russian beliefs, the path of the rainbow leads to the altar. “Letter” helps to find the shortest vector. The Slavs used the symbol so as not to get lost while walking towards their goal.
Strength
This means not only physical strength. To walk the path of the rainbow, you need the power of consciousness, freedom from the shackles of your own consciousness. Veda serves Slavic symbol of good luck. Hunters tried to have his image with them. The first written mentions of the runes of our ancestors date back to the 6th century.
The lines were recorded by the Gothic scholar Jordanes. But, modern historians believe that the iconic alphabet was formed in the 4th century AD. This is confirmed by archaeological finds on the territory of Moldova. Its lands were inhabited by Slavic tribes.
Eat
The Veda served as a sign of the natural variability of existence. The rune contains hidden energy that gives the grass the strength to grow, run through the veins, and the juices of the earth through the trunks.
However, Slavic signs and symbols and their meaning associated not only with the positive aspects of life. There were about 20 Vedas in the “alphabet” of the pagans. We consider the main ones. So, let's get acquainted with the signs that are rarely used as amulets.
Need
This Veda is a symbol of inevitability, evil fate. The sign was used in cases where people were subjected to coercion and captivity. Magicians to this day use “need” to appeal to the dark forces of nature, which are controlled by Chernobog. In a later version of Slavic beliefs, this is Veles.
Rock
Veda meant fateful, inevitable events. Sometimes, “rock” was used to mean “hopelessness.” If the sign fell in, it meant that the situation was controlled by higher powers and nothing depended on the person. In the study of the symbols of the ancient Slavs, the “rock” rune is unlikely to be decisive.
Whether or not to get acquainted with traditions and the history of ancestors is everyone’s volitional decision. In former times, the Slavs considered familiarity with the traditions of their clan mandatory. Perhaps that is why, in modern culture Echoes of paganism remain strong.
