topic of our today's article - the value of the forest for the ancient man.It is us, the inhabitants of the twenty-first century, it may seem like just the place for a picnic.And in those early years, it was different.
material value
value of ancient forests for human overemphasized.This is precisely what allowed to live.We will not talk about photosynthesis and the production of oxygen, the cleansing of the air.This could then perhaps that guess.We will talk about the practical values, without which it could not do inhabitant of ancient Russia.
forest was the source of many resources.It:
- Food - the first thing that comes to mind.Under the emerald canopy our ancestors found food.First it was edible roots, then they learned to pick mushrooms and berries, fruit.In the hollows of old trees swarming bees that produced the honey.Bortniki (people who are looking just for this sweet product) have always been held in high esteem.And even in the forest live wild animals and birds, which have been a source of meat and eggs.Water from springs not only to quench thirst, but also to treat different diseases.
- materials.Of course, our ancestors since time immemorial used clay for the construction and manufacture of household items.But wood products were stronger, stronger, more durable.In addition, the wood they heat their homes in the fire, they cooked food.
spiritual sense
Our ancestors paid great attention to higher values, not just material.Veliko and spiritual significance for the forest of ancient man (Grade 3 - the time when students are studying this topic).In his understanding, he was home not only to people but also to the gods and spirits.Many rites were linked to the forest, most of the stories and legends tales unfolding there.But for a man forest harbored also a danger, so take care of him, feared him, but they were grateful to him.Is such an attitude to the forest in modern man?
Often it sought shelter people who lost their home and hid it from someone.It fled villages during invasions of nomads, it arranged a trap for the enemy.Forest thicket allowed to attack an animal or a person, staying safe.That is the importance of forests for the ancient man.
