Forwarded from The American Spirit
Americans choose or create heroes in their own image.
In a complex industrial society, hero-making goes on at various levels, so that every walk of life and almost every occupation have their heroes.
Thus, on the one hand, the schoolbooks and popular literature of edification draw upon the ranks of leaders—explorers, pioneers, soldiers, statesmen, inventors, and industrialists—for patron saints and tutelary geniuses, to inspire love of country or teach the ethics of success.
On the other hand, the dime-novel concealed behind the geography book glorifies the gentlemen on horseback and the demons with the six-shooter.
Midway between these two extremes is an American fairyland of strong men and giants who perform the impossible.
- B.A. Botkin
In a complex industrial society, hero-making goes on at various levels, so that every walk of life and almost every occupation have their heroes.
Thus, on the one hand, the schoolbooks and popular literature of edification draw upon the ranks of leaders—explorers, pioneers, soldiers, statesmen, inventors, and industrialists—for patron saints and tutelary geniuses, to inspire love of country or teach the ethics of success.
On the other hand, the dime-novel concealed behind the geography book glorifies the gentlemen on horseback and the demons with the six-shooter.
Midway between these two extremes is an American fairyland of strong men and giants who perform the impossible.
- B.A. Botkin
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Forwarded from BC Neanderthal Mindset
Jarilo
Coming to us from the Slavic pantheon is Jarilo, god of spring and fertility.
The Slavic myths were, like others, cyclical in some aspects and this is where the springtime god makes his grand entrance.
Also known as Jarovit, Jarun, and Juraj, he is the embodiment of virility, vigor, young strength, good crops, battle fury, amongst many others.
He is part of the entourage of the spring Wild Hunt in the Czech Republic. He is also looked upon as a god of war, and one of the lost sons of Perun, the Slavic god of thunder.
The ancient beliefs surrounding the springtime god were that he is born around the last day of February, in which the festival of Velja Noć, or the “Great night” was celebrated to bring in the pagan new year. The cycle of death and renewal is engrained in his myth as he is killed by his wife, which brings on the fall and winter seasons.
Coming to us from the Slavic pantheon is Jarilo, god of spring and fertility.
The Slavic myths were, like others, cyclical in some aspects and this is where the springtime god makes his grand entrance.
Also known as Jarovit, Jarun, and Juraj, he is the embodiment of virility, vigor, young strength, good crops, battle fury, amongst many others.
He is part of the entourage of the spring Wild Hunt in the Czech Republic. He is also looked upon as a god of war, and one of the lost sons of Perun, the Slavic god of thunder.
The ancient beliefs surrounding the springtime god were that he is born around the last day of February, in which the festival of Velja Noć, or the “Great night” was celebrated to bring in the pagan new year. The cycle of death and renewal is engrained in his myth as he is killed by his wife, which brings on the fall and winter seasons.
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I am revisiting some older content from when I first started, and I have to say it has been a wonderful experience.
What first started as a hobby turned into an obsession learning our about our folk, our stories, cultures, struggles, triumphs, what makes us tick and what ticks us off.
That obsession has now morphed into a love affair with our tribe, and my entire worldview is forever changed.
I stand firm when I said earlier that we need to fall in love with our folk, and I fully believe It is one of the healthiest relationships one can be in.
He who is ashamed of their heritage are not to be trusted. They have chosen their path.
What first started as a hobby turned into an obsession learning our about our folk, our stories, cultures, struggles, triumphs, what makes us tick and what ticks us off.
That obsession has now morphed into a love affair with our tribe, and my entire worldview is forever changed.
I stand firm when I said earlier that we need to fall in love with our folk, and I fully believe It is one of the healthiest relationships one can be in.
He who is ashamed of their heritage are not to be trusted. They have chosen their path.
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The Coroza.
A reed or thatch raincoat traditionally used in Galicia, Spain, that would keep the wearer dry and warm during rainfall.
A reed or thatch raincoat traditionally used in Galicia, Spain, that would keep the wearer dry and warm during rainfall.
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Awakening from their slumber from the winter, our ursine brethren rub the sleep from their eyes and look at their surroundings outside the den.
Hyperboreans have more in common with our bear brethren than any other creature of the wilderness.
Folklore, Mythology, bear cults, and festivals revere the king of ancient forestland and shows how important the bear is to our people.
See for yourself, look to our ursine brethren, see the similarities and how our own yearly biological cycle mirrors theirs.
What was once covered in ice and snow is now vibrant with the heraldic songs of joy and life that the forest brings with the return of spring.
A fresh start. A cycle of renewal. A rebirth.
Hyperboreans have more in common with our bear brethren than any other creature of the wilderness.
Folklore, Mythology, bear cults, and festivals revere the king of ancient forestland and shows how important the bear is to our people.
See for yourself, look to our ursine brethren, see the similarities and how our own yearly biological cycle mirrors theirs.
What was once covered in ice and snow is now vibrant with the heraldic songs of joy and life that the forest brings with the return of spring.
A fresh start. A cycle of renewal. A rebirth.
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"A druidesa" (the druidess)
by Galician sculptor Uxío Souto (1926).
On the pedestal the motto "Galicia, mother and lady, always powerful and strong".
by Galician sculptor Uxío Souto (1926).
On the pedestal the motto "Galicia, mother and lady, always powerful and strong".
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Forwarded from Hyperborean Radio (The Final Episodes)
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It's finally getting close to Easter! At least where we're at, the flowers are starting to burst through, the buds are on the trees, and there's birdsong every morning, however still no flowers here, still no baby animals, but close enough I'd say we are firmly in Eastertide. Here's a little video to get you in the spirit of the season. -TLK
Forwarded from Art of Neale Rundgren
Next Sketch... Fenrir & Vidar.
I really wanted to add more detail to Fenrir, and especially Vidar, but sadly, time is of the essence. I may turn this into a future painting, though.
The Eikthyrnir artwork is almost done; I had to redo it from scratch, but I'm glad I did because it looks much better, more dramatic and aesthetically pleasing. I should hopefully finish the piece tomorrow. Then I'll have enough artwork for the exhibition on Friday.
I really wanted to add more detail to Fenrir, and especially Vidar, but sadly, time is of the essence. I may turn this into a future painting, though.
The Eikthyrnir artwork is almost done; I had to redo it from scratch, but I'm glad I did because it looks much better, more dramatic and aesthetically pleasing. I should hopefully finish the piece tomorrow. Then I'll have enough artwork for the exhibition on Friday.
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Forwarded from GeeDunk Nautica
“The many men, so beautiful!
And they all dead did lie:
And a thousand thousand slimy things
Lived on; and so did I.
I looked upon the rotting sea,
And drew my eyes away;
I looked upon the rotting deck,
And there the dead men lay.
I closed my lids, and kept them close,
And the balls like pulses beat;
For the sky and the sea, and the sea and the sky
Lay dead like a load on my weary eye,
And the dead were at my feet.”
-Rime of the Ancient Mariner
And they all dead did lie:
And a thousand thousand slimy things
Lived on; and so did I.
I looked upon the rotting sea,
And drew my eyes away;
I looked upon the rotting deck,
And there the dead men lay.
I closed my lids, and kept them close,
And the balls like pulses beat;
For the sky and the sea, and the sea and the sky
Lay dead like a load on my weary eye,
And the dead were at my feet.”
-Rime of the Ancient Mariner
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Forwarded from Hyperborean Radio (The Final Episodes)
The purpose given to every Heathens life is to inspire future generations to further greatness which far exceeds our own, by being great ourselves we constantly prove the impossible quite possible indeed.
Hyperborean Radio (uncensored)
Hyperborean Radio (uncensored)
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Having spent quite some time overseas, I observed several noticeable cultural differences in the countries I visited in comparison to our own in the US.
1. People live to 90+, ride bicycles, and run marathons in some countries.
(Staying active prolongs life expectancy.)
2. Fruit and vegetables going bad after several days, not weeks.
(Homegrown and natural grown should be our model for health and wellness.)
3. Families living together, with the elderly staying until passing from this life, children not leaving in search of greener pastures and/or being kicked out at 18.
(We Hyperboreans used to have large households (7+ children) up until the prohibition era. It is only in the modern era that they are seen as a hindrance and burden.)
1. People live to 90+, ride bicycles, and run marathons in some countries.
(Staying active prolongs life expectancy.)
2. Fruit and vegetables going bad after several days, not weeks.
(Homegrown and natural grown should be our model for health and wellness.)
3. Families living together, with the elderly staying until passing from this life, children not leaving in search of greener pastures and/or being kicked out at 18.
(We Hyperboreans used to have large households (7+ children) up until the prohibition era. It is only in the modern era that they are seen as a hindrance and burden.)
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