The fact that the bear - a symbol of Russia, known all around the world.Bear - a natural symbol, the personification of the nature of Russia, its history, nature, etc.The bear is depicted in the arms of many Russian cities.He is a hero of folk tales.But this is only the echoes of mystical reverence that this beast enjoyed our pagan ancestors.Bear - a symbol of paganism unconquered.
For our human bear is traditionally a sign of strength, with power not evil and destructive forces of nature and of God an outlet on.It is believed that the inherent instinct bears - "Chuikov" is passed and the owner of the amulet, talisman.
"fallen pine needles in the forest. The eagle saw the deer heard, smelled a bear."
Often canine or bear claw hung like a talisman in the car, it helps the driver to concentrate and not let the situation out of control.
In ancient times, when the family was born a boy, bear claw hung over the crib (by evil spirits and the evil eye from disease and fear), and when growing up was hung around his neck - "that health was strong and not afraid of anything."
Claw Bear is considered the most powerful talisman!It is a symbol of a courageous warrior and successful hunter.
American Indian necklaces were very popular from the clutches of a bear - I think that this talisman gives its holder the strength and courage.As a talisman against the evil eye and spoilage were claws and fur bear ancient Slavs.Honoring bear Slavs associated with the cult of fertility, rebirth of nature.
image of the bear was also a mandatory attribute of wedding ceremonies.The beliefs of Russian Siberia bear claw was used both to disrupt the wedding (the witch doctor had "shabarknut" claw a few times on the way to the train to the church), and it was enough to bewitch the chosen claw bear claw.According to legend, the claw of the right front paw of a bear, has extraordinary miraculous power if the girl will be able to claw them secretly loved the guy, he passionately love her.
as amulets and charms claws and fangs widely used since the Stone Age.Claw and Fang in many nations is the mascot, has a mysterious force.With the help of the canine claw, or you get into the spirit of the animal allies!
The peoples of Siberia and the North canines bear attributed the ability to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck to the owner.
For Nenets Fang bear - protection from evil spirits, a kind of show of strength, luck in hunting.Bear canine (tooth) is Ostyako mascot, saving it from diseases and hazards;he also has the ability to expose the deception and deceit.Among the most needed items in the taiga knife and flints, hunters Khanty and Mansi worn on the belt bear fangs guarding master "from the back."
a bear canine Nanai addressed with the following words: "You are strong, you are not afraid of anything - Come help me! My child, come, make a bold" "or" "My Child guard (protect) you call" - andappend fang or claw to the cradle.It is noted that when the mother when the child concern addressed to the suspension cradle with a request to guard and protect the baby "[Ivanov 1977, c. 89]. Men wore Fang belt, women around the neck. Going to bed, the men put the belt behind his head. It was believedthat so their sleep Guardian Spirit Bear, protecting against all adversity. Fang bear guarded well from back pain.
The cult of the bear is also known among all the peoples of the Caucasus. Bear Claw and Fang Ossetians nailed to the doorpost home to the evil forcescould enter the house. ought povesitcherep bear at the entrance to the house to protect the house from evil spirits. With the same tselyumedvezhy claw and tooth (fang) bear hung on the cradle of the child. The Ingush used bear claws for making amulets: they were believed to bring good luck. Karachays are recognized hunters on bears. Dangerous bear hunting gave skins, of which sewed bear fur (Aya tone) and Stela animal skins on the floor.
Abkhazians removed from a dead bear's skin, which is then carefully started doing, took Fang bearand the right shoulder blade.The skin of the bear became the mascot of health, wealth and fertility.By guessing the blade and determines the future.Fang bear was used as an amulet to prevent troubles, attacks on hunters and pet wild animals.Often in the cradle a child Circassians (Adygei, Kabardians, Circassians) put the claws of a bear, the strongest amulet, he was kept under the mattress in the cradle of the child, that the child has grown stronger and stronger, like a bear.
According to the ideas of Siberian peasants, the bear could help people in their fight against the evil force.So, somewhere in the stable was made to keep the severed bear's paw, and the house, horse yard, outbuildings fumigate bear fur.Itself bear paw cattle called God and hang out even at the beginning of the XX century.in the courts of suburban peasants.Cattle god in Slavic mythology was called Veles (Volos) .In connection with the antiquity of the cult, and there are many incarnations of God, starting with one of the most famous - representations of the god Veles (an attribute which has become a bear)
Velez - the patron of trade intermediary inContracts and interpreter of laws.Giver of wealth.Patron knowledgeable and asylum, art teacher.God luck.The patron of livestock and wealth, the trustee merchants, ranchers, hunters and farmers, the master of magic and hidden, the ruler of the crossroads, navy god.He is the Guardian on the road from the world into the world of sacred explicit - navy peace.
Just bear fur fumigated the sick from fright, from fever and from demonic disease attacks the women in childbirth, because, according to legend, the bear scares these diseases.Through bear jaw drags the sick child.Bear ate heart healed all diseases at once.Broth from bear meat drink from the thoracic diseases.Fat rubbed frostbite, rheumatism and other diseases, smeared forehead, to have a good memory.Today, hunters, like other villagers believe that the bear meat has healing properties for human and bear fat can cure lung disease.
In addition, in ancient Greece, a piece of bear skin was used as a defense against love interests: the young girls wore a piece of skin the bear while studying.Hungarian Roma believe that a woman who wears a necklace of teeth and claws of the bear, will be healthy children.In Austria and Italy to this end are the teeth of a bear.Hunters there is a belief that the bear claw, hit a tree butt weapons contributes to a successful hunt.With canine can get allies in the spirit of the animal.Nochuyuschy forest hunter can sleep quietly, putting his head under the belt with a bear canine;the house where there is a belt, will not dare to penetrate evil;back belted person does not become too strong perfume, causing aches and pain.
first canine gets a child from his father.It is mounted on a metal chain to the top of the arc of cradle to cradle .Prikreplenny bear canine protects the baby from evil spirits (Halmer), disease, fear.Adult, he protects them from pain, night terrors, the same attacks Halmer.Forest Nenets say, staying the night in the forest, you need to put your head under the bearish Fang.Tundra Nenets, is not advised to go to the night tour, taking the belt with fangs.To get rid of a toothache, it is necessary to attach to the tooth bear canine or better to sprinkle him with a knife scraped canine chips.It also means suitable to heal any wounds.Fang (like Parma - a piece of bearskin) can save man from insanity.
Belt canine is kept at the head of the male bed or holy places.Normally, when you exit the tent, before a long journey a man puts his belt.Wherever he was, canine behind him or under his head
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