The Heroes of the Iliad as Indo-European Gods: A Mythological Rosetta Stone

The search for the true mythic meaning of the Iliad has lead us to incredible and unexpected clarifications of Celtic mythology as well.
The Iliad Heroes are the Gods incarnate.
Read the full series below.

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Part 1: https://t.me/solarcult/415

Part 2: https://t.me/solarcult/425

Part 3: https://t.me/solarcult/429

Part 4: https://t.me/solarcult/436

Part 5: https://t.me/solarcult/445

Part 6: https://t.me/solarcult/456

Part 7: https://t.me/solarcult/459

Part 8: https://t.me/solarcult/464

Part 9: https://t.me/solarcult/469

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Temple of Hephaestus ( Ἡφαιστεῖον), Athens.
Completed: c. 415 BCE

Hephaestus was the Ancient Greek God of metalworking and craftsmanship, not dissimilar to the Latin Volcānus or the Norse Völundr (Proto-Germanic *Wēlandaz) — AKA Waeland the Smith.

Order which is not according to nature, is degenerative.

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Geographical circumstances are only one factor in the historical process. In vain do the Gods lavish their gifts upon the person who knows not how to use them; and just as man is the only species to have raised himself above the level of the beasts, so of all human communities only one has been able to construct a culture in the full sense: the Aryans. It is quite likely that if by chance some other Indo-Germanic [Indo-European] people had been brought to Greece, it too would have achieved essentially what the Greeks achieved. But it is entirely certain that however advantageous the land and environment, they would have led to nothing had a people of some other race come into permanent possession of Greece.

Karl Julius Beloch, Griechische geschichte (1893)

No matter how busy your schedule is, you always have to find time to visit a remote place where you can hardly see humans, be it a forest, a lake, a field, etc...
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To unwind from the stresses of a city I am forced to live in and work for now, I spend at least one day on the weekends to visit the local woods. In them I marked a place that looks like no other, a really small opening in the middle of the woods that has a single pine standing strong in the center of the opening. I first visit this location which serves as my sacred grove and I pour libation to the Gods, after which I spend some time still, which gets me in tuned with the nature surrounding me. I can then fully feel my presence as the part of something bigger, of the life surrounding me. After that I am ready to take a hike that goes for several kilometers. During my hike, I enjoy the fresh smell of pines and beautiful landscapes which my region holds. The most important thing about these hikes is that they remove all the unnecessary thoughts from my head and help me concentrate on the things which matter.

If you are one of those people that can't find time for nature and you are loaded with stress, I hope that you found some inspiration in my words and I heavily encourage you to go out and feel the beautiful and secret sides of our natural habitat!

Hail Sun! Hail the Gods! Hail our ancestors!

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The architecture around us directly impacts our mindset. Beautiful architecture makes people inspired and happier, whilst miserable architecture will make a population depressed and docile.

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Tyr, Fenrir, Sacrifice, and Oath

Pictured here is the Skyrdstrup bracteate (IK 166), from Central Denmark (440-560 BCE). Of note are the runic “charm words” ALU and LAUKAZ.

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It goes without saying that Oath-swearing is a critical component of the pre-Christian religions of Europe, and this goes doubly for Sacrifice. However, nowhere are the concepts better represented than in the story of Tyr and the binding of the Fenris wolf, from Snorri’s younger Edda.

We all know the story, and if you don’t, it’s absolutely worth a read. It is both tragic and inspirational. Yet it casts into light a murky grey area of pre-Christian morality.

In relation to the wolf’s binding, the Aesir swore an oath:
“...if though shalt not be able to burst this band, then thou wilt not be able to frighten the gods; and then we shall unloosen thee.”
As a collateral to this oath, the wolf demanded a God place their hand in its mouth. The only one with the courage, or perhaps the honor to do so was Tyr.

Clearly Tyr knew the wolf would take his hand, and worse still, Tyr was the only member of the Aesir who cared for the wolf up to this point. Yet at the same time, he knew what the wolf would bring, the destruction it would bring. So Tyr willfully sacrificed his hand to stave off the destruction of the Aesir, and worse still, sacrificed a potential friendship in the process.

And yet, this God had the honor to hold his end of the bargain. A sacrifice for a broken oath, to a monster destined to ruin them. Yet couldn’t he have removed his hand before the wolf realized it was trapped?

Here we get a sense of the power of the oath. As we can see, broken oaths have consequences. Remember to speak forthright, and to follow through on your words and promises, with deeds.

And remember the courage and honor of Tyr. Remember that we are part of something greater, our kin, our clan, and our race, and you may be called to Sacrifice what you hold as dear to these greater causes.

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Gabija - Lithuanian Goddess of Hearth and Flame

When thinking on domestic divinities, gods and goddesses invoked in our everyday lives, no better examples come to mind than the various Goddesses of the Hearth found throughout the Indo-European world.

Many of us may know of Hestia from our Greek brothers, however a lesser known example of a hearth goddess can be found in the little Baltic nation of Lithuania. Known as Gabija, she was considered highly-revered and certainly no goddess to trifle with or displease.

Gabija lives within the flame in the family fireplace. Offerings of salt, bread and water are proper gifts to this Goddess; however, only water of high quality should be set to the side of the hearth as an offering. Because fire is Her abode, and fire purifying and holy, one must treat the hearth with respect. One must not spit into a sacred fire, trample it, and when using water to put it out, only that which is acceptable for drinking is proper for Gabija. When rekindling fire, great care must be taken with the coals so-as to not anger the Goddess.

All of this care was taken because Gabija, and the flame, were critical to the survival of the family. And even more, Gabija was seen as not only a messenger of the Gods, but also as a messenger to the family’s ancestors.

So next time you gather around the family fireplace, make an offering to the Goddess of the Hearth. Strong families are the lifeblood of our people, and the Hearth Goddess a good ally to have on our side.

-Hariwulfaz, The Sun Riders
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For further reading on the role of Fire and Hearth in the Lithuanian Romuva faith, see the words of Inija Trinkunienė: https://www.infinityfoundation.com/mandala/h_es/h_es_trink_i_fire_frameset.htm

Bagadoù Stourm, a Breton nationalist militia from the 1940s, who were pagan influenced, having rites, practices, and using the sacred Celtic Triskelion as their main symbol.

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