Forwarded from Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
Reddit is the biggest cesspool on the net. Not a hot take, I know. Yet it’s still useful to check it out from time to time. Why? Just to do the opposite, really. Best example for us is the self-proclaimed pagan community it has. Not saying all people there are degenerates with no real belief, but the majority obviously are. A great source of lolcows if you need them. Here are some anti-dogma types answering a question about not praying. They "do what feels right" since actually "you make the rules"!
Forwarded from ᛉ Sagnamaðr Stark ᛉ
One often hears that the horrific forced conversions of our ancestors “civilized” Europe.
Yet, look at Japan; the vast majority of Japanese follow a polytheistic, animistic folk religion very similar to our own, and Japan remains a highly functional society. Japan is another prime example of a polytheistic society, and had our ancestors never been converted, chances are our nations would look similar. ᛉ
Yet, look at Japan; the vast majority of Japanese follow a polytheistic, animistic folk religion very similar to our own, and Japan remains a highly functional society. Japan is another prime example of a polytheistic society, and had our ancestors never been converted, chances are our nations would look similar. ᛉ
Forwarded from The Wessex Nomad
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Unravelling the Mysterious Story Behind this Stone Carving. Mind Blown!
I visit a rural church in southern Somerset that's full of mystery and myth. When do you think this carving is from, and who is it supposed to be?
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Forwarded from Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
Who is Chernobog?
Most probably remember Disney’s classic anthology Fantasia which features a devil-like creature having a little party accompanied by Mussorgsky’s Night on the Bald Mountain. The scene is inspired by christian interpretation of Pagan celebrations which often took place on on top of hills, such as Lysa Hora (Bald Mountain) in Kyiv which has a group of idols on top of it and is a popular destination for Slavic Pagans. The name Chernobog is an interesting one and the deity(?) bearing it frequents Pagan debates. Let’s delve deeper.
Most probably remember Disney’s classic anthology Fantasia which features a devil-like creature having a little party accompanied by Mussorgsky’s Night on the Bald Mountain. The scene is inspired by christian interpretation of Pagan celebrations which often took place on on top of hills, such as Lysa Hora (Bald Mountain) in Kyiv which has a group of idols on top of it and is a popular destination for Slavic Pagans. The name Chernobog is an interesting one and the deity(?) bearing it frequents Pagan debates. Let’s delve deeper.
Forwarded from Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
Chernobog is mentioned in only one source, namely the XII c. Chronica Sclavorum written by a Saxon priest Helmold of Bosau.
Also, the Slavs have a strange delusion. At their feasts and carousals, they pass about a bowl over which they utter words, I should not say of consecration but of execration, in the name of [two] gods — of the good one, as well as of the bad one — professing that all propitious fortune is arranged by the good god, adverse, by the bad god. Hence, also, in their language, they call the bad god Diabol, or Zcerneboch, that is, the black god.
Also, the Slavs have a strange delusion. At their feasts and carousals, they pass about a bowl over which they utter words, I should not say of consecration but of execration, in the name of [two] gods — of the good one, as well as of the bad one — professing that all propitious fortune is arranged by the good god, adverse, by the bad god. Hence, also, in their language, they call the bad god Diabol, or Zcerneboch, that is, the black god.
Forwarded from Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
This nigrum deum as the original Latin puts it is very unlikely to have been a part of any pre-christian faith. Not only is he not found anywhere else (folklore or texts on other tribes), but also reeks of christian (Zoroastrism inspired) worldview. It’s a rare case when I agree with A.Brückner and A.Szyjewski who saw Chernobog as a result of christian influence which began approx. since Xth century. It’s also quite possible that the passage above presents Helmold’s own interpretation, rather than a Pagan belief.
Forwarded from Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)
Belobog, a yang to Chernobog’s ying is straight up modern fiction, not found in any sources. Just a semi-academic attempt to derail Slavic Paganism and turn it into something it never was. The duo is mostly ignored by modern practitioners, though some do worship the pair, then again some don’t care what they believe in as long as it’s not christianity (even if it’s equally axial age). This sad lack of pattern recognition is an issue of modern Paganism in general.
Forwarded from Fortress of Avalon (Appalachia Chief)
A Celtic woman braids her husbands hair. Illustration by Matthew De Witte.
Forwarded from Folkish Awakening
Chivalry: A Timeless Virtue in the Modern Folkish Movement
In a world that often feels increasingly chaotic and individualistic, the principles of chivalry offer a timeless framework for personal and societal growth.
For Folkish individuals, chivalry isn't about outdated notions of courtly love or knightly combat. It's about cultivating virtues that foster a strong community:
* Honor and Integrity: Upholding your word, acting with honesty, and striving for personal excellence in all your endeavors.
* Courage and Bravery: Facing challenges with courage, standing up for what is right, and protecting the vulnerable.
* Loyalty and Comradeship: Fostering strong bonds of loyalty and mutual support within your community.
* Courtesy and Respect: Treating others with respect, and consideration.
By embracing these chivalric ideals, we can build a more honorable, just, and fulfilling society for ourselves and future generations.
In a world that often feels increasingly chaotic and individualistic, the principles of chivalry offer a timeless framework for personal and societal growth.
For Folkish individuals, chivalry isn't about outdated notions of courtly love or knightly combat. It's about cultivating virtues that foster a strong community:
* Honor and Integrity: Upholding your word, acting with honesty, and striving for personal excellence in all your endeavors.
* Courage and Bravery: Facing challenges with courage, standing up for what is right, and protecting the vulnerable.
* Loyalty and Comradeship: Fostering strong bonds of loyalty and mutual support within your community.
* Courtesy and Respect: Treating others with respect, and consideration.
By embracing these chivalric ideals, we can build a more honorable, just, and fulfilling society for ourselves and future generations.