One of the most controversial characters in the story - a swastika Slavs.Due to the events of World War II, they are now associated with violence.Despite this, the swastika has very ancient origins, fascinating history and diverse value.
Origin
Now it is very difficult to call a time when born as a mysterious character, but we know a lot of evidence that it was used long before the emergence of the European states.Relics of the Ancient East and Egypt are decorated similar signs in different variations, and carry a very positive meaning.Slavic Vedas also say that this character is not one hundred and even thousands of years.At the statue of the Egyptian goddess Isis, the mother holding her child in her arms, the god Horus, has a swastika, marked with this sign and many other statues relating not only to the Egyptian culture.Why it is considered - the swastika Slavs, because they are used by other nations?Many have seen time and again look like Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian folk costumes.They are decorated with rich embroidery, but hardly anyone will look into intricate patterns, and because they consist mostly of interwoven swastikas.It is not fair that now the sign is associated with Nazism and furthermore, is prohibited by law.Before you condemn, you must understand that all the same refers to the swastika Slavs.
value
Swastika - is the collective value of all solar symbols directly associated with the Sun, his energy and the influence of this energy on the people.The root of the word ("NEA") just points to the connection.In the mythology of the Slavs there such a thing as svarga.It is a divine heavenly peace, possession of god Svarog, one of the most powerful in the pantheon.The notorious symbol of Nazi Germany actually has a name Kolovrat.He was one of the most popular in Russia.It is they decorated the entrance to the house, using as a guardian against evil forces.Reverse it is seen in the direction of rotation is called Ingle.He refers to the purity of the divine life and the beginning of all things.As you can see, anything negative swastikas are not Slavs.There are more than a hundred different variants of solar symbols, and almost all of them were used as as amulets, and as amulets attract luck, prosperity and peace.Many are not four, but five or more beams (straight or branched).For example, one more recognizable symbols - Gromovik and Grozovik - have six rays, and they were used by our ancestors to control nature, namely the weather.In many cases helped swastika Slavs.
Amulets
As mentioned above, very often the sleeves and collar of his shirt decorated with embroidered svastichnoy, but not only for the beauty of this pattern was applied.It was important talisman, because the ancient Slavs believed that it is through the holes in the clothes can penetrate the evil spirit, so they applied amulet protects the wearer.Could also serve as embroidery and charms, moreover, the latter are made of steel, gold, silver and copper.They were executed in the form of pendants, earrings, rings, bracelets.Swastikas Slavs were deposited on the walls and doors of the houses, as well as skilled workers wove rugs, blankets, belts, decorating them all by the same symbols.From the color at times could depend on what it is and what God asks man.
