Character History
Belobog - a mythological character belonging to the Pantheon of Western Slavs and became the embodiment of light forces in culture. According to some sources, the incarnation of the Svyatniki, in others, has combined several outcomes in themselves, including Perun and Svarog.History of character creation
In the ancient Slavs, the world was divided into two opposing parties - hostile and friendly. There were evil and good gods affecting fate. The ruler of light, joy and happiness was the White God, his opposition - black God.
Today there are a number of evidence confirming the existence of the cult of the Beloboga. First of all, it is the name of the mountains and hills in Serbia. In Moscow, near the village of Vozdvizhensky was the ancient building, which researchers called the altar.
Ancient Slavs brought him victims, asking for protection from the blackburn. These two opposing lords together with the main thing in Pantheon, the Svyatihite constituted the image of the trilly, which became the basis of the pagan system of the universe.
The popularity of mythological character confirms the mentions of travelers and historians. For example, the German monk Helmold celebrated in the Chronicle that the Slavs did not begin to serious affairs, without having sacrifice the hero. Without his blessing, the successful outcome of the conceived remained under the big question.
In later legends, Belobog and Chernobogu joined, forming fate. As well as the composite parts, it is either good or cruel. Subsequently, two more concepts appeared - share or undercover. Slavs were portrayed the first in a beautiful dress, and no longer - in Rvan.
So that fate is located to a person should "know their share", i.e. Do what "intended", work and strive for good for the benefit of the kind.
Over time, faith in the Divine began to weaken until it was lost completely. Today, only traces of this cult are preserved. In particular, the white color is associated with success and light thoughts.
Image and Biography of Beloboga
The problem in the study of the Slavic paganism is related to the fact that the descendants did not have much evidence, written and physical evidence that could shed light for this period. Basically, it is necessary to rely on later sources, including foreign ones.In the representations of neo-language, almost every God forgic mythology retains its own biography and characteristics. As for the character, there was a lack of sufficient information to reconstruct the image.
As a result, they decided to simplify everything, and Belobog became God of happiness, good and luck. He absorbed all the bright and joyful in life and got the place of the most revered in the Slavic Pantheon.
The worship of the ancient deity became a clear and natural procedure. Rituals were invented, which were fun games and joyful songs. There are ideas that even temples have erected on the hills so that they are lit by the sun.
The name Belobog is interpreted literally - the White God. The character is considered a patron of household affairs. Great Vladyka, in the forces of which to send a man good luck. Abstract evidence of the existence of a cult, the lack of historical sources explain the fact that the name of the main defender after years was forgotten and transformed into the concept of "good."
A feature of myths about the hero was the fact that he did not speak as a sole character, but appeared in a bundle with antipode in black. Here researchers lead to comparison the fundamental Ancient Chinese concept Yin-Yang.
Slavic God did not participate in the wars. A supporter of the truth, good and light has become a certain fundamental principle of creation, while not being a demiurge. He was considered the incarnation of daylight and heaven. All that brought people happiness, personified with Belobogo.
In addition, he was a certain allegory of dedication and hard work. Slavs tried to adhere to traditions and customs, reading the hymns and prayers to the patron for a good crop. Slavs believed that he would be favorable to the one who worked for happiness and prosperity of the family.
The character is depicted by high thin old man with long gray hair and white beard. Often on the backdrop of pictures use scenery with spring attributes - green fields, blue sky, bright sun. In his hand, the elder is a wooden staff to which the rune is applied.
Today, the symbol with the title of Belobog is popular. The sacred sign uses representatives of some professions as an overlap. Amulet helps doctors more precisely interpret the disease and prescribe the necessary medicines.
The charm worn with me travelers, believing that it will help to cope with longing in the homeland. People associated with the calculations and financial plans, the amulet will prompt a successful path of capital distribution. He will indicate the right tactical steps to prosperize the organization.
Magic runes have become popular with the spread of neo-language. Not the last value is the material to which the sign of the Beloboga is applied. For example, metal products with such a pattern contribute to professional success. Wooden amulets open their eyes to new projects. If you draw a rune on the stone and wearing constantly, the family will get rid of conflicts.
Interesting Facts
- Rune Beloboga (World) ranks first in Runic writing.
- The debut of Beloboga as a literary character happened in the book "American gods". He was depicted not as an independent hero, but as the dual essence of a black bog.
- Rune The world is also called a tree of life. It is believed that it helps in creating a family coziness, in raising children and establish relations between husband or wife.
- In Belorus beliefs, Benel's character met, similar to the description with Belobog.
- There is a legend that to get out of a complex life situation with a nodule magic. When tying, a special conspiracy belongs to Belobogu, and to wear such an overag should be for 49 days.
Bibliography
- XII century - "Slavic Chronicle"
- XVII century - "Stories of the Kamensky Diocese"
- 1995 - "Slavic mythology. Encyclopedic Dictionary"
- 2012 - "Belobog"