Slavic mythology includes a huge number of deities, which have their specific tasks and areas of influence. Although religion is common in the modern world, the number of pagans is enormous. One of the significant figures is the god Semargle.
Who is Semargl?
The supreme deity, the guardian of eternal fire and the guardian of observing all the rites connected with fire, all this is about Semargla or Ognebog. It is believed that he patronizes the hall of the heavenly serpent in the Welding Circle. Semargle is the eldest son of the supreme god Svarog . The Slavs believed that he was the patron of the moon, the home and other spheres associated with fire. When a person has a fever, they say that Ognebog settled in the human soul, so it was forbidden to shoot down the temperature before.
Semargle - symbol
With God, who is the guardian of the fire, several symbols are connected. The main sign is the fleece of the Wolf (it is also called the runem Segargla), and still use the image of a winged dog or Rarog - the banner of Prince Vladimir Svyatoslavovich. Since Semargle Svarozhich is the image of the first-born fire, its symbol is considered stylized flame tongues. Many talk about another symbol-a solar sign with a dog's head instead of the upper blade, but in fact, there is no documentary evidence.
Semargle - Slavic Mythology
The cult to this deity arose about 3 thousand years ago. There is an assumption that the name of the deity is associated with the word "seed". It is worth noting that the god of the Slavs Semargle was not popular at that time, but people still worshiped him.
- Represented him as a winged dog, who guarded the seeds and crops. He was revered on a par with other birgins.
- The idols of Semargle were set on the temples with other deities. Honored him in the days that are associated with the signs of fire.
- The deity is the mediator between the real world and the gods. He has the power to quickly move from Yavi to the Rule and in the opposite direction. His duty is to protect people and prevent evil from entering the land.
- Semargle, unlike other deities, lives directly among ordinary people, so it covers many areas of life.
- Appealed to him when people and animals are sick. The soldiers prayed to Semargl before the battle to give them victory.
The God of the Slavs Semargle - the amulet
Using the available materials, you can make your own powerful talisman . Birch bark is used as the basis, which is an excellent conductor of energy. If you can not get it, you can take a piece of soft leather, suede or any wood chip. It is necessary to cut out the rune and put a symbol on it, and then, to conduct a ritual so that the guardian of Semargl began to act.
- To start the ritual is on an empty stomach, while you need to wear clean and smart clothes.
- The altar should be created in the north-west, for which you lay a clean tablecloth, light a candle and put the rune, the image down.
- Concentrate, close your eyes and read the plot.
The Glory of Semarglu
According to the old style on April 1, and on the new April 14, Semgarla is revered. It is a holiday of fire, with which different traditions and signs are associated. In ancient times, on that day, a doll of the goddess of Morena's death was made from branches and burned at the stake to say goodbye to winter. Call the goddess of fertility and spring. Be sure to make a bonfire and jump over it, so that God Semargl came and melted the fire. In addition, it is always glorified by reading a special text.
The prayers of Semarglu
In ancient times people often turned to this deity, so many rituals are known that help to cope with different problems and receive numerous blessings. For example, farmers believed that the Slavic god Semargl is a spirit of fertility, so they conducted a special ceremony to protect the crops. The fields for the rich harvest were burned with fire, and the remaining ash was used for fertilization. During the burning, they read a special conspiracy to help Semargle.
In the modern world, the god of fire is often approached with requests for healing, establishing feelings between spouses, happiness in the home and with other problems. It is worth noting that the conspiracies dedicated to this god are like hymns. To heal from the disease, you need to put a picture of Semgarl over the person, and water at the head of the bed. Light the candle and chant the conspiracy. After this, the patient should be given a drink of prepared water, but leave the candle completely burned. The picture, which depicts Semargle Ognebog, should be near the patient until recovery.
Appealed to the god of fire to establish personal life, as he cares about the preservation of feelings. It is best to pray to him on the day of the autumnal equinox. To help the Semargl god help the Slavs, it is necessary to light a large candle, place next to a mirror and an image of a deity. Looking at the flame, tell the conspiracy number 1. After that, place a coin as a buy-out and leave it completely burned under a candle. After that, throw a coin into any fire, saying conspiracy number 2.