more than five millennia, there is a cult that represents Perun-god.What about him not only composed for such a long time.Supreme being attributed to a terrible anger and absolute power.He was considered a master of the most formidable elements.His government was believed to have been the very existence of the people.He easily could send down a poor harvest, destroying livestock and cause other troubles.This was the introduction of ancient Perun-god.
What he demanded from the people subject to him?
beliefs of people usually considered from a different point of view.Trying to figure out why this deity appeared, what features it possessed that human psychology causes the appearance of this particular image.
For god Perun ancient Slavs considered a master of military action.That is, this old guy with gray beard patronized by the military.So it is trying to present its modern history.So there was Perun, god?What achieve those sticks out only the military side of the main character of the ancient Slavs?The answer is obvious.They want to convince the world that this "barbaric" people terribly aggressive initially, as this spirit of murder and destruction laid out in a historically.
A different things will look when considered in terms of what people are doing the will of Perun than it frightens them, as called for.
And in fact this God cared about farmers, watched over and guided them.He awoke the forces of nature in the spring, helping to cultivate the crop timely rains and so on.But on the aggressive, evil people, and he could send down pestilence.Harmony with nature required of its adherents-god Perun.What more could you want for a normal and happy life?
little history
mention of Perun found in the first written sources that speak about Russia.Historians make the assumption that there was a deity at a time when the Indo-Europeans began to explore new ground.But its roots can be deeper, which is no one can prove the lack of sources.
describes Perun husband mature with a silver head, Zlata mustache.Description speaks of his wisdom and experience.He possessed the power of innumerable!Thunder and lightning - his weapon, rain and wind - his assistants, heaven - his abode.Argue with him did not dare.
ancient god Perun Slavs in the hearts
About reverence with which he was treated by the people, are the facts.For example, signing a contract, the prince swore named Perun.In this way, he admitted that the troubles and pestilence overtaken his people, if he broke his word.People want the enemy, "Perun grab you."This meant that the whole race sends a terrible disease.There were traditionally cut the figure of the god of wood and placed near the settlement.He defended the people against the enemy and beast.His feast, brought gifts.But it is not the material was the basis of dialogue with Perun, and spiritual.That is not with gold gifts to the god, and his love and respect.For this "Gromovik" thanked his people a good harvest and prosperity.Later
features Perun were transferred to Christian saints.So, thunder subservient to St. Elijah, and throws the enemy - George.These images originated during the dual faith when Christianity was trying to displace in the minds of paganism.
