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A Thread on the Slavic God Сварог/Svarog.
PART TWO.
A Thread on the Slavic God Сварог/Svarog.
PART TWO.
11. SYMBOLISM.
The Kolovrat (1st image) and Hands of Svarog (2nd image) are the two main symbols associated with Svarog. Both solar symbols. Both are variants of the windmill of peace. 3rd and 4th are lesser symbols associated with this God.
The Kolovrat (1st image) and Hands of Svarog (2nd image) are the two main symbols associated with Svarog. Both solar symbols. Both are variants of the windmill of peace. 3rd and 4th are lesser symbols associated with this God.
12. WORSHIP AND REMEMBRANCE
Fire.
The awe that it brings when gazing upon it.
The awe that it brings when it gives you light and life.
The awe that it brings when it burns all in its path.
The fires power made the ancients revere it.
Fire.
The awe that it brings when gazing upon it.
The awe that it brings when it gives you light and life.
The awe that it brings when it burns all in its path.
The fires power made the ancients revere it.
12.1
After all, the fire on earth was a representation of the great fire in the heavens, and of the great father Svarog. The fire is a portal/gate through which he gazes upon us. A direct path to him and the heavenly world.
After all, the fire on earth was a representation of the great fire in the heavens, and of the great father Svarog. The fire is a portal/gate through which he gazes upon us. A direct path to him and the heavenly world.
12.2
The ancient Slavs deeply understood this. Misconduct before the fireplace was prohibited. Deals were made before the fire. During deals both parties would swear on Svarog. The father who brings order.
The ancient Slavs deeply understood this. Misconduct before the fireplace was prohibited. Deals were made before the fire. During deals both parties would swear on Svarog. The father who brings order.
12.3
Sacrifices to this God, bread, meat, objects of worth, were burned to ashes. As said above the flame is a gate, through the process of burning the offerings are transported directly to Svarog and the Heavens.
Sacrifices to this God, bread, meat, objects of worth, were burned to ashes. As said above the flame is a gate, through the process of burning the offerings are transported directly to Svarog and the Heavens.
12.4
The dead were burned too. For it was believed that the soul did not exit until the flesh was fully decomposed. Burning the dead accelerated this “decomposition” process. Through the fire, the soul had a direct portal back to Svarog.
The dead were burned too. For it was believed that the soul did not exit until the flesh was fully decomposed. Burning the dead accelerated this “decomposition” process. Through the fire, the soul had a direct portal back to Svarog.
12.5
In the midst of Svarozhichs temple there was a holy flame constantly burning. Caretakers of this flame ensured that it never went out. If they failed achieving this they would be executed for their incompetence.
In the midst of Svarozhichs temple there was a holy flame constantly burning. Caretakers of this flame ensured that it never went out. If they failed achieving this they would be executed for their incompetence.
12.6
This holy flame represented a constant connection with Svarog and the Heavens. Svarozhich, who is Svarogs son, was the representation of the Heavenly father on earth. The earth flame.
This holy flame represented a constant connection with Svarog and the Heavens. Svarozhich, who is Svarogs son, was the representation of the Heavenly father on earth. The earth flame.
12.7
In the village of Krasotinka ( Kaluga Oblast), stands a modern recreation of this temple, named Храм Огня Сварожича/ Temple of Svarozhichs Fire.
In the village of Krasotinka ( Kaluga Oblast), stands a modern recreation of this temple, named Храм Огня Сварожича/ Temple of Svarozhichs Fire.
13. CREDIBILITY:
The name of this God is mentioned quite a bit in old writings, however, most of these writings never reference the specific role of this God. The tales we have describing his role are not held to be credible by “academics”.
The name of this God is mentioned quite a bit in old writings, however, most of these writings never reference the specific role of this God. The tales we have describing his role are not held to be credible by “academics”.
13.1
The main source of Svarog's role comes from the Hypatian Codex, a collection of 15th Century Russian documents. Within this codex was a work titled “Chronographia” written by a byzantine cleric John Malalas.
The main source of Svarog's role comes from the Hypatian Codex, a collection of 15th Century Russian documents. Within this codex was a work titled “Chronographia” written by a byzantine cleric John Malalas.
13.2
From the translation of this work is where we get an explanation of Svarogs role. However, this translation is under heavy skepticism. This skepticism is due to the fact that the original Chronographia did not talk at all about Svarog.
From the translation of this work is where we get an explanation of Svarogs role. However, this translation is under heavy skepticism. This skepticism is due to the fact that the original Chronographia did not talk at all about Svarog.
13.3
The original Chronographia told tales of the Greek Gods Hephaestus and Helios. When translating the document the Russian author replaced the names of Hephaestus and Helios with Svarog and Dazhbog.
The original Chronographia told tales of the Greek Gods Hephaestus and Helios. When translating the document the Russian author replaced the names of Hephaestus and Helios with Svarog and Dazhbog.
13.4
It has been assumed he did so because his readers/people would be more accustomed to the names Svarog and Dazhbog rather than Hephaestus and Helios.
It has been assumed he did so because his readers/people would be more accustomed to the names Svarog and Dazhbog rather than Hephaestus and Helios.
13.5
If this is the case then it can be assumed that his readers knew of Svarog, thus providing evidence that the people of that time still remembered who Svarog was. Otherwise what would be the point in replacing these names.
If this is the case then it can be assumed that his readers knew of Svarog, thus providing evidence that the people of that time still remembered who Svarog was. Otherwise what would be the point in replacing these names.
13.6
However, there is a question that arises from this. How similar were Svarog/Dazhbog and Hephastos/Helios? Were they identical in roles or did they just share some similar attributes and roles? We do not know for sure.
However, there is a question that arises from this. How similar were Svarog/Dazhbog and Hephastos/Helios? Were they identical in roles or did they just share some similar attributes and roles? We do not know for sure.
13.7
More evidence of this God comes from the naming of places across Europe. Some Examples are Svarozyn and Swarzewo in Poland, Svaren in Check Rep, Svaryzh in Russia and Svarychiv in Ukraine.
More evidence of this God comes from the naming of places across Europe. Some Examples are Svarozyn and Swarzewo in Poland, Svaren in Check Rep, Svaryzh in Russia and Svarychiv in Ukraine.
13.8
As you see the “academic” sources are quite scant. However, the amount of tales and songs written about Svarog shows the deep connection some pagan communities have to him. Of course the academic will discard these as inauthentic.
As you see the “academic” sources are quite scant. However, the amount of tales and songs written about Svarog shows the deep connection some pagan communities have to him. Of course the academic will discard these as inauthentic.
13.9
And through the lens of an academic this is a rightful course of action. However, the people who wrote the songs and tales about Svarog were not academics. They were people who lived in close relation with the natural world.
And through the lens of an academic this is a rightful course of action. However, the people who wrote the songs and tales about Svarog were not academics. They were people who lived in close relation with the natural world.
13.10
I’m not quite sure what you value more dear reader, the academic with his addiction to sources, or the individual who lives connected with the actual natural forces he is trying to describe to you.
I’m not quite sure what you value more dear reader, the academic with his addiction to sources, or the individual who lives connected with the actual natural forces he is trying to describe to you.
13.11
I will not set my foot down and wholeheartedly tell you that this is for a fact what the ancient Slavic people believed about this God. I do not know this.
I will not set my foot down and wholeheartedly tell you that this is for a fact what the ancient Slavic people believed about this God. I do not know this.
13.12
What I do know is that what I just presented for you in this thread is nothing far fetched. The connections should be clear to a person who lives with the natural world and has knowledge of other mythologies.
What I do know is that what I just presented for you in this thread is nothing far fetched. The connections should be clear to a person who lives with the natural world and has knowledge of other mythologies.
14. CONCLUSION AND SUMMARY
The essence of what Svarog represents is two-fold. Firstly, in the macro sense, he is the divine cosmic father, creator of the material world, bringer of knowledge and order. This should be understood.
The essence of what Svarog represents is two-fold. Firstly, in the macro sense, he is the divine cosmic father, creator of the material world, bringer of knowledge and order. This should be understood.
14.1
Secondly, in the micro sense he represents the father figure of the family. The gold standard of what it means to be a father and a man. He works vigorously for his family and this brings him immense joy.
Secondly, in the micro sense he represents the father figure of the family. The gold standard of what it means to be a father and a man. He works vigorously for his family and this brings him immense joy.
14.2
He is diligent and unwavering in his work. His words hold immense power, because he does not use them carelessly. His words are fueled by his strong and virile spirit. When he says he will do something, he does it.
He is diligent and unwavering in his work. His words hold immense power, because he does not use them carelessly. His words are fueled by his strong and virile spirit. When he says he will do something, he does it.
14.3
There is no sense of indecisiveness in his actions. He is of one mind. He knows what's important and what is not. The protection of his family and community is what matters most, all else is put to the side.
There is no sense of indecisiveness in his actions. He is of one mind. He knows what's important and what is not. The protection of his family and community is what matters most, all else is put to the side.
14.4
Order and stability radiates from him. With this his family and community can thrive to the fullest. He passes important knowledge to his children. After all, they are the ones who will take over his role when he retires.
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End.
Order and stability radiates from him. With this his family and community can thrive to the fullest. He passes important knowledge to his children. After all, they are the ones who will take over his role when he retires.
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