r above all stars". It should be noted here that when Lugh initially confronts the Fomorians, he hesitates for "three days and three nights" (the same amount of time that Tishtriya initially battles Apaosha to no avail) before Bobd Dearg (son of Dagda) and his 2900 soldiers come to his aid.
The modern depiction of Irish Paganism is typically as one of that being chiefly concerned with lore and legends, whereas Zoroastrianism is concerned more with laws and rituals. However, this distinction may be in part due to simply the loss of knowledge about the laws and rituals of ancient Ireland, as we know that the Druids placed tremendous importance on both of these.
However, it is true that Zoroastrianism goes into much more depth in the Avestan texts on law and ritual than they do the myths and histories of the divine entities. Since ritual is such a key element in Zoroastrianism, this is a reasonable starting point for more in-depth exploration of parallels. The theme of "fire in water" is a recurring element in both traditions, and is a deeply important aspect of ritual. And so, this will be the first topic for this series. To be continued.
The modern depiction of Irish Paganism is typically as one of that being chiefly concerned with lore and legends, whereas Zoroastrianism is concerned more with laws and rituals. However, this distinction may be in part due to simply the loss of knowledge about the laws and rituals of ancient Ireland, as we know that the Druids placed tremendous importance on both of these.
However, it is true that Zoroastrianism goes into much more depth in the Avestan texts on law and ritual than they do the myths and histories of the divine entities. Since ritual is such a key element in Zoroastrianism, this is a reasonable starting point for more in-depth exploration of parallels. The theme of "fire in water" is a recurring element in both traditions, and is a deeply important aspect of ritual. And so, this will be the first topic for this series. To be continued.
Happy Yule everyone, enjoy the full yule moon tonight (Jan 10th) and if you are able to perform a ritual/give an offering (if you follow the germanic tradition).
Forwarded from Αρυολογία☀️ (The Indo-Europeans)
Hengist & Horsa, the divine founders of England, combine the Indo-European Horse Twins motif and that of the mythical founders — not dissimilar to Romulus and Remus.
Their names in Old English mean Stallion & Horse.
Illustration of Hengist & Horsa landing in England from a book published in 1904 by John Haaren.
Their names in Old English mean Stallion & Horse.
Illustration of Hengist & Horsa landing in England from a book published in 1904 by John Haaren.
Forwarded from Αρυολογία☀️ (The Indo-Europeans)
The Ašvieniai are the Divine Twins of Lithuanian mythology, similar in form, function and name to the Aśvins (अश्विन्) of Vedic religious belief. They pull the deified sun, Saulė, across the sky in a chariot. In Lithuania, representations of the Ašvieniai are commonly designed above houses; they're believed to provide mythical protection.
Both Baltic and Vedic forms are reflexes of the Proto-Indo-European noun *éḱwos ("horse").
Both Baltic and Vedic forms are reflexes of the Proto-Indo-European noun *éḱwos ("horse").
Forwarded from International Order of the Black Sun
"The awakened sages call a person wise when all his undertakings are free from anxiety about results: all his selfish desires have been consumed in the fire of knowledge.
The wise, ever satisfied, have abandoned all external supports. Their security is unaffected by the results of their action; even while acting, they really do nothing at all.
Free from expectations and from all sense of possession, with mind and body firmly controlled by the Self, they do not incur sin by the performance of physical action.
They live in freedom who have gone beyond the dualities of life. Competing with no one, they are alike in success and failure and content with whatever comes to them. They are free, without selfish attachments; their minds are fixed in knowledge. They perform all work in the spirit of service, and their karma is dissolved."
The wise, ever satisfied, have abandoned all external supports. Their security is unaffected by the results of their action; even while acting, they really do nothing at all.
Free from expectations and from all sense of possession, with mind and body firmly controlled by the Self, they do not incur sin by the performance of physical action.
They live in freedom who have gone beyond the dualities of life. Competing with no one, they are alike in success and failure and content with whatever comes to them. They are free, without selfish attachments; their minds are fixed in knowledge. They perform all work in the spirit of service, and their karma is dissolved."
The practice of keeping a flame alit is sacred to the Indo-European religion, see it in Zoroastrianism and the Roman Tradition. A sacred flame must be lit for ritual purposes, the promethean flame is undying and present in all our sacred acts.
Forwarded from White Alchemy Studios
Interesting connections between Celtic mythology and the Iranian mythology of the Caucasus mountains.
https://youtu.be/HBKprlU6dgk
https://youtu.be/HBKprlU6dgk
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Deep Sight with John Colarusso: Narts in the Closet - E6
Legends of King Arthur and the Secrets of Odin
The transition from older Celtic lofre to King Arthur – something has happened?
Clearly some new component has crept in after the old work of Wace and Layamon.
Nart elements in Malory’s version
Round table…
The transition from older Celtic lofre to King Arthur – something has happened?
Clearly some new component has crept in after the old work of Wace and Layamon.
Nart elements in Malory’s version
Round table…
If you are wondering why is an "Indian" god so important to the European ethnic religion, you haven't learned about the Aryan Invasion yet. And if you have not done that, go do that.