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The traditions of the ancient Slavs originated in ancient times, when Nature and Man existed in close proximity to each other. Forests and rivers were not just a habitat, they were revered on a par with home. Luck in hunting or fishing were no less important for the Slavs than the fertility of arable land or a healthy litter of domesticated animals and birds. The house was also a part of nature and was built in strict accordance with Its laws.
What to choose a tree, when to start construction, how to compensate for the damage caused to the forest-the Slavs not only thought about it, but also put it into practice. So, Ancestors and Ancestors were taught to build housing "not to cut down the tree of the deceased or sleeping", not told to disturb the Forest in the full moon (it was believed that in the house, built of such trees, will not settle house). It was supposed to take only revived in the spring plants. But have such a Tree need first necessarily ask forgiveness and to leave him gifts, to going to hear live Soul, in it dwells, his has left. There was also an immutable rule: take a tree-plant at least two. For a bookmark of the house chose one of days of week and called in the help of the patron Of this day. Then the house was sound, cozy, and life in it proceeded joyfully.
Slavic Space began directly overhead, to feel it, it was not necessary to move into the starry distance. Earth, Water, Air, Fire were alive, spiritualized. With them it was possible to communicate, ask them for help and support. Because of that, and said the Earth-Mother, the Fire-Priest.
Animal the world, too, was perceived Slavs as something native and close. Many animals represent the Halls of Svarozhy Circle (hence the names-Volkov, Medvedev, Orlov, Sokolov, etc.). To this day preserved ancient Cossack lullaby about "Volchica-brother" (i.e., the Wolf in these songs are not afraid of the beasts of the forest, and "brother").
The solar cult included both features of daily behavior, and holidays - Kupala, Kolyada, Horsa, Yarila. And all other festive and ceremonial actions could not do without the glorification of the Sun.
During the holidays, first of all, cleaning ceremonies were held. Purification by fire (jumping over a fire, walking on coals), purification by water (ablution in a river or lake), this was preceded by bath rites, in which all the elements were involved at once. Most of the action took place among wildlife. On each of these holidays were found dances (posolon-men, in the opposite direction-women), held various games, tests of endurance, strength, ingenuity. An invariable part of any festive ceremony is bringing gifts to the Gods and sharing a meal. Moreover, the old Slavic Vedic understanding of the World did not allow the bringing of bloody sacrifices. And from drink during a meal on tables there were only sbiten and honey kvass or suritsa (this name still remained in deaf villages). In General, the use of strong intoxicating drinks in Russia was introduced only under Peter I.
Traditions of old believers (admirers and followers of an ancient Slavic Outlook) absorbed all the most valuable. No wonder they were formed for many millennia. Old believers are sometimes called old believers. But this is wrong, because the old believers are Orthodox Christians who profess the "old rite" and did not accept Niconianism.
Conform to tradition ancient Slavs-this means to live big a large family, revere Ancestors, senior in Destiny and himself Species, hard with relish in psyche, abide by purity - corporal, spiritual, heartfelt. Purity of thought, and especially a clear conscience, is no less important than actions. Especially revered all military Slavic rites with a complex system of initiations. Starting from an early age, the boys learned to develop dexterity, skill, ability to hold a blow, Dodge arrows (a vivid example-the game "bouncers"). To become a real warrior, you had to own different types of weapons, have the skills of survival in the wild. One of the initiations was to live alone in the forest for quite a long time. Together with the communal name of the teenager received a belt and a sword. And from that moment on he was considered not only for adults but also a warrior, able to protect themselves and their loved ones. After all, it was believed that the greatest value - Life. Above Life can be only debt before Come.
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