Don River Mysticism
Feb 2025 · Publifye AS
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Don River Mysticism explores the spiritual relationship between the ancient Slavs and the Don River, arguing that the river was not just a geographical feature but a powerful spiritual force.
The book delves into Slavic paganism, revealing how the Don was deified and perceived as a deity connected to fertility and the passage of time.
It investigates the river's role as a liminal space, a boundary between the living and the spiritual realms, and its importance in ancestral veneration.
The book uncovers rituals and ceremonies associated with the Don, including offerings and purification rites designed to honor the river spirit.
Through archaeological findings, folklore, and comparative mythology, the author reconstructs the ancient Slavic understanding of the Don River.
The book delves into Slavic paganism, revealing how the Don was deified and perceived as a deity connected to fertility and the passage of time.
It investigates the river's role as a liminal space, a boundary between the living and the spiritual realms, and its importance in ancestral veneration.
The book uncovers rituals and ceremonies associated with the Don, including offerings and purification rites designed to honor the river spirit.
Through archaeological findings, folklore, and comparative mythology, the author reconstructs the ancient Slavic understanding of the Don River.
The study begins by introducing the historical and cultural context, then examines the evidence for the river's deification before exploring its role as a liminal space and its association with ancestor worship.
The book concludes with an analysis of rituals, highlighting the river's significant role in ancient Slavic religious life.
This approach provides a nuanced understanding of how nature shaped religious practices in the region.
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