Celts - a very ancient people believed that the first Celtic settlements emerged in the 1st millennium BC.It was then that originated the religion of the Celts.These people are usually referred to the Gentiles, but some special features still stand, but the Celts worshiped many gods, there was a separate, Celtic pantheon, but still higher power for the Celts remained nature.
Nature was the first Celtic defender and reliability, which is why all charms, amulets and talismans were made of natural materials
The ancient Celts believed that everything in nature has a soul.Soul nature Celts were divided into four components:
- shower water;
- soul fire;
- the soul of the earth;
- the soul of the moon (the sun, light, air).
Accordingly, Celtic amulets (charms, amulets) were divided into four groups, and belonged to different elements, they had a different purpose and impact.But if amulets characterize this nation as a whole, they are referred to amulets and charms of good, it is believed that the Celtic talisman will only work in humans with light thoughts, the person with evil intentions can bring misfortune
And now briefly about the amulets of different elements.
Water element
Water Celts symbolized strength, speed, tenacity.It is linked to the Dragon who gave the life of the whole planet.To belong to the water element, basically, talismans and amulets, darivshie strength, power and authority.Water mascots could not use all of it is allowed only druids (the highest caste of the Celts) and soldiers.For simple as talismans Celtic water were considered too strong, women were forbidden to wear amulets water at all, as the patron of the water was a dragon, symbolizing virility and masculinity (in this part of Celtic mythology a bit in common with the Chinese).
Most often this element charms were made in the shape of a dragon, wave.Just this element belonged talismans made of transparent materials, bluish or blue tint.
One of the most famous mascots in this series is the "Red Dragon", the name comes from an ancient Celtic legend.This mascot was designed to bring good luck, enhance the natural tendency of the host.Most often they use soldiers.
Just mascots to the water element belongs to the "La Tene Disc" - the main mascot of soldiers protecting its owner from physical danger and violence.
Another very famous mascot of this element is the "snakes Gotland" this talisman used priests and druids.Talisman gave his master serpentine wisdom, cunning, power of thought.Wearing this talisman attributed to King Arthur.
element of fire
The Druid rites clearly traced traces of religious worship fire as a supernatural, affecting the person's life events.They believed that the fire has the same beneficial effects as the rays of the sun - warm, light, but it can also burn, and just as the sun's rays falling from the sky in the form of lightning.
Fire for the Celts was truly a sanctuary, he defended, guarded and cleaned.On charcoal fires extinct baked bread, which was supposed to cure all ills.And the most important talisman of the house of the Celts was a firebrand, brought out of the fire, on the hill of Tara ignited a day - Samhain.After the holiday runners ran in different directions Ireland, carrying embers from the sacred fire in every city, and from there to every household.
fire element and its force is often used to make charms.Amulets of the elements were the strongest, they protected the house and small children.
Very often this element called amulets amulets Brigida, because she was the goddess of fire and poetry blacksmithing.She was considered the guardian of home and comfort.
most common home talisman was cross Breeden, it spun straw and hung over the entrance to the house.If one of the members of the family went on a long journey, the same amulet made of wood or metal, and odevli on his neck, he was supposed to protect travelers and to promote his return home.In addition to the cross there also Heart Brigida, Brigida ring, bracelet Brigida - they are considered the best charms for children.
Amulets fire were the most simple to manufacture, coal was considered a powerful talisman, raised from the ritual fire, he hid in a wooden or metal shell and worn around the neck.
Fire wards, mainly protect the house, children, a home and comfort.
earth element
land belonged to the poems amulets and charms, with very soft power.Most often, they prefer women.Land Celtic has always symbolized the mother - ancestor and protector.And amulets belonging to this element brings a host (or rather the mistress), fertility, wealth, peace.
Most often this element charms looked like twisted branches or tree roots, leaves, flowers.
most famous amulet of this element is, of course, Shamrock - a leaf clover that symbolizes the trinity of forces of earth, fire and air (the moon), he defends his master gives him good luck in all your endeavors, protects them from enemies and bad words.Most often, Shamrock made of durable metal, as it was believed that this amulet can protect their owner's life.Most likely, this is why, during excavations in the Celtic graves often find this symbol.Shamrock
But it not always made of metal, if the person was lucky to find Clover (Shamrock the same), but with four petals - the better mascot just imagine.Four-leaf clover finder promised him wealth and prosperity, good luck in all your endeavors.The Celts believed that to find a clover leaf by accident - it is impossible, it enclose fey man, who is considered worthy.In the initial stages of the development of civilization of the Celts, people who were a clover, admitted worthy cloak Druid, it is believed that it was then that among the Druids were women.
Element Air
element of air, light, moon, sun.This element was the least material and most respected among the Celts.The element of human feeling patronized, protected the faith bestowed love.To this element belong amulets, talismans and amulets that protect human feelings to help find love.
symbol of this disaster often becomes the birds (doves), the sun's rays, the moon.At each character assigned their tasks.
example dove always symbolized peace, tranquility, friendship.Talisman, which shows two doves, had to safeguard and strengthen love, protect her with envy, these mascots were couples.It is also very common was an amulet depicting three pigeons, he was considered the most powerful and responsible for peace in the family, the people of the world and the world of gods and men.
important part of the elements considered talismans depicting the sun, moon, wind.These charms were considered the most magical in them is hidden the power of the winds and the heavenly bodies.But the charms of stars could wear only people with light and pure thoughts, or they will bring bad luck, so the Celts often wore amulets are children, because they can not be accused of bad thoughts and intentions, especially for the children, they were considered the most effective.
One of the most well-known charms of this element is the sun Avallon.Avallon - fairyland, where time passes slowly.Once there lived a man among the elves and fairies believed that the amulet prolongs the feeling of childhood, it helps to deal with the fairies, and can show the way in this beautiful country - Avallon.
But there Celts another kind of talismans and amulets, strongest, most powerful, able to save from any magic, and protect against any curse.These were talismans that combines several elements, often three, sometimes even four.
These amulets had an invincible force, they could only wear a very strong person, because they had such power that could overshadow the person.
These mascots are different nodular mascots, which helped to delve into yourself and find answers to all questions, the mascots of the gods.Very often the talismans to three verses refer the image of the Tree of Life, after all its branches reach to the moon base grows in the ground, and is rooted in a different world, so this tree together three of the world, giving man the power.
most famous mascot, unifying elements, likely to be a Celtic triskele.Amulet balance with nature.The ring system contains a sign weave Three Elements (Fire, Water and Air) and Infinity.Their balance of nature gives peace of mind, protection of life and energy, and symmetrical arrangement in the amulet - self-sufficiency and independence from changing circumstances.
Especial part of the Celtic amulets make up all kinds of crosses. Probably not a man on earth who does not know what the Celtic cross, or have not seen it at least once.Despite the popularity of this history of these mascots is very complicated and confusing.Some believe that it is a relatively young mascots appeared during mixing Christianity and celticism:
«In Ireland, it is believed that the Celtic cross appeared on the island thanks to St. Patrick - a missionary for calling Ireland to Christianity.According to him, the Celtic cross - a union of the cross, the symbol of Christianity and the symbol of the sun to give converted to Christianity from paganism the idea of the importance of the cross by linking it with the idea of the pagan sun god. »
Others argue that the history of the Celtic cross is much older andmore difficult.There are numerous examples of the cross and the image of the circle.Usually they are called "sun cross".It symbolizes the sun, air, land and water in unity.Indicates cyclical and closed.Cross has appeared in Ireland, to the VIII century.It is believed that the cross symbolizes the four elements of nature, the Celts believed that, while the circle represents their unity, indissolubility and indivisibility.
summed up the whole presentation, it can be said that the Celtic symbolism is very rich and it grows back to ancient times and is closely linked with the life.It is very common ornaments, images of animals, people, plants, and household items.
ornament composed of a plurality of nodes but only one thread.The ornament is a symbol of all life, where each node symbol period of life, and the thread itself is life.
Celtic Cross - an ancient symbol appeared around the VIII century, it is a collective symbol.It intertwined pagan (central circle - a sign of the sun), and the early Christian origin.Celtic cross - the union of heaven and earth, male and female.
Spirals one of the earliest symbols, means growth, infinite expansion of consciousness and cosmic energy, a symbol of life change from internal to external, as well as the symbol of the sun in ancient Ireland.
Genesis is also closely linked with the symbols of the Celts.So Hammer, known as the Hammer of Thor, a symbol of invincibility, power belonged to the god Thor, god of thunder, storms and fertility.It was believed that the hammer was weightless in the hands of the Torah, but could only lift it, he and his son, the effect on fertility and death, could return to the life of animals, I bless the marriage.Hammer was very common among the Celts, and not only as a symbol and an ornament, but also in everyday life.Among
Celtic symbols commonly found pictures of animals.Horses, cats, birds, dragons - each group its purpose.Horses - a symbol of the goddess Epona.It has contributed to soil fertility, as well as its power extended beyond the boundaries of life and death.It was believed that the souls of the dead Epona accompanies a journey to the next world.Cats symbolize the change in the form, the way we see ourselves in the changes of life.Birds - a symbol of freedom, free spirit, as well as the messengers of the gods.Dragons symbolize protection from evil forces, the wisdom, strength and independence.Dragons are also the link between heaven and earth.
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