In ancient times, the Slavs worshiped the forces of nature, deifying the sun, water, rain, moon and other natural phenomena. The Slavs believed that their life is subject to the will of higher beings, deities.
There were many Slavic tribes, and, therefore, many deities. Over time, the names of a number of deities were forgotten, many deities combined the functions of several predecessors.
Spirits played an important role in the life of the ancient Slavs. They lived everywhere: in a field, in a house, in a bathhouse, in a barn, in a forest, in a river, in a lake. People also worshiped them, trying not to anger, but to get their favor.
Art therapy is a series of images of Slavic deities and spirits with a brief description of their functions. You will be able to devote time to creativity, meditation, put your thoughts and feelings in order, distract yourself from everyday problems. The book is intended for a wide range of readers.
In ancient times, the Slavs worshiped the forces of nature, deifying the sun, water, rain, moon and other natural phenomena. The Slavs believed that their life is subject to the will of higher beings, deities. According to their beliefs, the deities lived in World of Prav (Heaven), people lived in World of Yav (Earth), and the souls of the dead lived in World of Nav (Underworld). People prayed to the deities for help, brought gifts to their shrines, made sacrifices. The names of many ancient Slavic deities have survived to this day. However, not all of their functions are clear. Often, one deity can patronize completely opposite things.
There were many Slavic tribes, and, therefore, many deities. Over time, the names of a number of deities were forgotten, many deities combined the functions of several predecessors. For example, it is believed that Veles is a cattle god and at the same time he patronizes storytellers and merchants. He probably combined the functions of some forgotten gods.
Spirits played an important role in the life of the ancient Slavs. They lived everywhere: in a field, in a house, in a bathhouse, in a barn, in a forest, in a river, in a lake. People also worshiped them, trying not to anger, but to get their favor.
Art therapy is a series of images of Slavic deities and spirits with a brief description of their functions. You will be able to devote time to creativity, meditation, put your thoughts and feelings in order, distract yourself from everyday problems. The book is intended for a wide range of readers.
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Chinese
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Portuguese
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Already translated.
Translated by Diva Corrêa Gomes
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Spanish
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Already translated.
Translated by Cynthia Florez
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