Pushkin Russian loved with all his heart.He studied its history, reading the ancient legends.This inspired him to create amazing literary masterpieces.That there are even such historical works as "Boris Godunov" and "Song of Wise Oleg".The latter, in fact, will be discussed further, and later will be presented his summary."Song of Wise Oleg" - in itself quite a unique piece.It will take the reader to the distant past of our ancestors - the eastern Slavs, who until the baptism of Rus were pagans.
Dive into the history of Russia
But before I address the subject of "The Song of Wise Oleg" (summary will be given later), will present a little history.All that then surrounded the people in ancient Russia - virgin nature with its rivers, stones, woods and herbs, the Slavs endowed them with human qualities and treated them as living beings.And all sorts of natural phenomena are explained by the influence of supernatural forces that are called gods, and worshiped them.A host of idols was the god of thunder and war - Perun.According to pagan beliefs, the souls of the dead soldiers on the battlefield and continued to live after death.Therefore, at the grave of a fallen soldier Barrow.Together with him in the grave were placed all his military equipment and weapons.Near also buried faithful companion, accompanied him in military campaigns - warhorse.
After the funeral in honor of the soldier was arranged Funeral feast - a feast, which glorified his exploits.And then there were the military revels.
Our ancient ancestors also believed that among them there are special people who know how to tell fortunes, to guess the will of the gods to perform miracles and turn into animals.They were called magicians, sorcerers and wise men.
historic figure
now familiarize themselves with the work of "Song of Wise Oleg".Summary of the legend contains very interesting facts from the life of Novgorod and Kiev prince Oleg.At the beginning of the X century many Slavic settlements were merged into a single state Kiev and Kiev became the center of Russia.Governor of the state was the Prince of Novgorod, Oleg.It was a strong and mighty warrior who has repeatedly repel the attacks of the assailants to Russia nomadic tribes of the Khazars, and went to the conquest neighbors.The chronicle describes the story of Prince Oleg once even captured the capital of the Byzantine Empire, the city of Constantinople.Leaving the city, he nailed his shield on the gates of the city.Prince Oleg called prophetic, sage and magician.
After a campaign against Byzantium and the conclusion of a trade agreement with the Greeks, very profitable for Russia, in 912, he will die.It takes the throne, Prince Igor, and after the death of Igor - the wife of the prince, the Grand Duchess Olga.
Pushkin's "Song of Wise Oleg".Summary
It is this legend is preserved in the ancient chronicles, it also formed the basis of the work "Song of Wise Oleg".The history of the Pushkin knew since childhood, but poetically crafted his version only in 1833.And we know it is only a summary."The Song of Wise Oleg" - a truly great work, worthy of its author.But what prompted Pushkin to his writing?All this has contributed to its southern link, the punishment for freedom-loving poetry.In Pushkin poetic imagination immediately wakes up when he visits rich in historical monuments and the mountain Schekavitsa Kiev, where once was buried Kiev Prince and Princess, Oleg and Olga.
«The Song of Wise Oleg": a very brief summary
history begins with the legend of the prince-governor Oleg goes to his next military campaign.But this time he wants to take revenge for the raids of the Khazars negligent looting and fires.Driving with his retinue on the field, he sees suddenly emerged from the forest a gray-haired old man.Prince Oleg decided to ask him about his fate the whole truth, as a reward is promised to the horse, but he refused.Wise old man began to predict the victory of the great prince and military prowess.And then suddenly he began to speak, the culprit will be the death of the prince his horse.Prince Oleg was very attached to the animal, but still good-bye to him, commanded to take him to the meadow and adequately care for them.
Death by horse
Than continue ballads summary?"The Song of Wise Oleg" further tells that when Prince Oleg returns from the next campaign, he take an interest in the fate of his horse, and suddenly learns of his death.This news greatly saddened the old warrior, he believes that a lying sorcerer deceived him, and at the same time go to the remains of fighting each other.When he rises up the hill and go closer to the skull horse to his leg suddenly podpolzet snake and sting the prince.Prophetic Oleg died from the poison.Yet the prophetic prediction is fulfilled.
So ends the legend of this historical summary."The Song of Wise Oleg" must-read, to feel all the mighty talent of Pushkin, general attitude, admiration and anguish.
