Some pagan symbols have survived to this day and gained mystical power. Such signs are identified with divine power, and many people believe that by drawing the amulet on the body, it will certainly protect them from evil and ill-wishers. One of the cult Slavic symbols are runu Perun, who are hammered in the form of tattoos on the visible parts of the body. It is necessary to find out what the meaning of this action is.
The history of the symbol of Perun
The axe of the thunderer is a powerful sign. Perun was one of the key figures in the divine Slavic pantheon. He was worshipped by many people, respected and feared, considered one of the most formidable gods. Perun symbolized lightning, torrential rain, rolling thunder, and the hurricane. He patronized warriors and brave men. Traditionally, the sign is identified with masculine energy.
In ancient Slavic "Perun" means strike. Since, according to mythology, the axe was his weapon, over time the Axe of Perun tattoo appeared.
In modern times, the symbol means power, courage, bravery, the desire to lead his life without fear of hardship. This is due to the fact that the weapon of the thunderer began to be revered since the X century and for a long time princes wore the symbol as a talisman.
A brief historical digression
Perun is revered by the Slavs as the god of thunder and military valor. Perun - god-thunderer in Slavic mythology was an allegory of the indestructible power of Light, Good. Even his birth was legendary: according to the stories, when Lada gave birth to Perun, the whole of Irian was shaken by lightning, under the singing of thunder clouds.
Perun was always depicted as a tall, statuesque man with a beard and clear blue eyes, wearing a broad red cloak, on a saddle horse and with a hundredweight club or axe. On the battlefield he always appeared as lightning and thunder.
Later the god-thunderer became the main god in the Slavic pantheon, eclipsing Svarog and even Rod. It is not surprising - Perun was the patron saint of vigilantes, and Russia at that time almost did not get out of bloody wars.In ancient times, Perun is often portrayed in a battle with the serpent-torturer, or a dragon, personifying a perpetual struggle between good and evil.
Tattoo meaning
The sign of Perun tattoo primarily symbolizes strength, resilience and power. This Slavic tattoo is recommended to choose strong-willed and at the same time calm individuals, without the ardor manifestations in the character. Tattoo in the form of the Axe of Perun creates a presented and belligerent mood. Suitable for a person who is not afraid of the difficulties of life, not melting down and ready to fight difficult life circumstances to a victorious result.
On a deeper level, the sign means the cold fortitude of a seasoned warrior, rather than the unmotivated aggression of a teenager. The person wearing the tattoo must respect his homeland and family. The Axe of Perun tattoo is suitable for a person who is ready to give his life in battle for his family and friends, to withstand a tough fight with the enemy and protect his honor and dignity to the end.
If originally the Axe of Perun was a male talisman, now it is used by girls. It is believed that if a woman will put the weapon of the thunderer on her body, it will protect the owner from evil forces, and will give courage and perseverance.
Belief about the flower of the fern
According to legend, the guardian of the throne of the sun, Semargle, and the goddess Kupalnitsa fell in love with each other. They had children Kostroma and Kupala, to whom the god Perun presented a magic flower - a fern, endowing it with a part of his endurance, strength and patience. Hence its name - Perun's flower.
There is a belief that the fern blooms only once: at midnight on June 21-22, the summer solstice. Its blooming lasts only an instant. The bud resembles a burning coal, and the flower itself glows with a bright flame, threatening to dazzle - that is how the names Zhar blossom and Sveti blossom appeared in the people.
It was believed that from a person with bad intentions fern will hide its bud, and the impertinent will return halfway, afraid of the evil spirits that protect the miraculous plant and inducing terror and fear in humans.
The Slavs believed in the invincible power of the fern, so many sought to find and pick a magical flower. It was believed that its owner became invulnerable to the dark forces, gained health, prosperity, and could easily find the place where the treasure was buried. In addition, the fern flower helped to fulfill a cherished dream, if it was true to heart, and would not harm anyone.
The Slavs believed that the fern blossomed on the summer solstice
How does the symbol look like
Before you put a tattoo on the body, you need to know reliably how the battle weapon of the ancient Slavic god looks like. Distinguishing characteristics of the axe from similar types of weapons is a double-sided wide blade. Usually depict a tattoo with one or two blades. An engraving of the weapon, on one or both sides, is mandatory.
The patterns refer to the divine beginning, the power of the god of the Slavs and his kin, the Celestial Lada or Svarog the Celestial. The Weapon of the Thunderer is the only talisman that relates directly to Perun. There are no other talismans of the god.
Runes
The Scythians, Vikings and Slavs did not have an alphabet in pagan times. It was replaced by runes. So the Slavic runes were used to transmit information. These records were made on the bark or a piece of wood. Also, they had a sacred meaning. Legends attributed the honor of Velesu their creation, he also bestowed the people runami. So the runes symbolized the link with the gods. All of them are known about twenty. Their meaning and use is akin to the hieroglyphs. In addition to writing they were used for divination. Used for the Slavic runes tattoo and as amulets of wood and metal.
Slavic runes not only correspond to the letters of the modern alphabet, but also have a sacred meaning.
The meaning of the Slavic runes and their names:
- Peace. Symbolizes the god and man, his inner world. Clan Tree. Otherwise known as Belobog. That is, it is all light and divine in people. Sign in the form of a trident. 2.Chernobog. This is an inverted trident. Accordingly, it is a symbol of everything negative in life.
However, these runic signs together, mean peace and balance.
- Alatyr. This is the beginning of everything. It looks like a printed "L".
- Rainbow. Joy, victory, success, result, and the road. Similar to the Latin printed "R."
- Need. Forbidden to do anything.
- Theft. Purification, knowledge, grace, and choice.
- Treba. Symbol of firmness of spirit and obedience to rules. It looks like an arrow pointing to the sky.
Rune "Treba" is a symbol of fortitude. - The power. In an explanation does not need. It looks like a zigzag.
Runa Force. - Wind. Mutability, destruction, cleansing and speed. Arrow with two shafts.
- Shoregirl. Gaining strength and protection.
- Oud. Blossoming, love and youth.
- Lelia. Youth, beauty and spring.
- Rock. Destiny and hope. Just a typed letter "G".
- Support. The help and protection of the gods. Vertical line obliquely crossed by two others.
- Dazhbog. Fertility and prosperity. Equilateral triangle with the base on a vertical line.
Runa Dazhdbog symbolizes fertility and prosperity - Perun. Power and justice. Printed "P."
- Is. Life and its flow.
- Source. The beginning, the root of everything. Just a vertical line.
As you can see, Slavic philosophy closely intertwined the phenomena of nature with deities and enshrined in the runes. They were embroidered on shirts, made amulets in the form of tattoos, worn around the neck and temple rings. It was believed that the patterns of runes conveyed amulets of their essence. Most often they were drawn on wooden tablets. Therefore, to our time of such ancient artifacts have not reached a lot.
Places to apply
Traditional places for applying the sketch of Perun are the shoulder, back and chest. In these places, the ancient Slavs depicted tattoos that helped in battles. It is these parts of the body that highlight the male silhouette and are associated with masculinity (an example of female places to understand symbolism is the buttocks, thighs, breasts, abdomen).
Nowadays, there is no strict attachment to the application of the tattoo, so the customer can ask the master to depict a drawing on any part of the body. Over time, the variants of the image of the tattoo have changed. If earlier it was a sharp double-sided axe without a handle, now it is dorisovyvayut, and the blade itself is modified according to the customer's wishes.
If one wants to follow the traditional principles of the tattoo image, it is better to choose a standard "old-style" axe with engraving and without the handle. The second point is the color. It is recommended to choose a gamut of gray or black, dark shades. The size of the tattoo does not matter, the main thing is that it looks harmoniously on any part of the body.
Helmet
Another protective symbol of Perun. Its purpose is also similar to the original object: the amulet protects its owner, makes him stronger, helps to overcome difficulties. The helmet is an essential attribute of military armor, so it is believed that he completes the appearance of its owner, making it the most protected from attack.
Do you use this amulet?
It helps the weak become more confident and resolute, and gives warriors good luck and wisdom to act wisely. Since the helmet protects the head, amulet effectively resists others' attempts to cloud the mind. Its use helps to keep the head clear and sober, even in difficult situations.
This symbol is best worn by adult men, for young men it will not be as relevant because of its grounding energy.
Tattoo sketches
The sketch is a preliminary image of the tattoo. Before you start it is important to stipulate with the master how the sketch of the work will look like. In preparation, the client describes the appearance and size of the desired tattoo. If necessary, the necessary adjustments are made. Then, using a stencil, the prepared drawing is applied to the skin. Then the master applies the paint and creates a unique work. The easiest way to choose a tattoo - to find on the Internet appropriate sketches.
Making a talisman in the form of Perun and its activation
An amulet with a symbol can be made with your own hands. Metal amulets are made by professional craftsmen. If you want to make a talisman with your own hands, you can use wood.
In the beginning, you need to draw a sketch on paper. Then it is necessary to prepare a wooden workpiece, a knife, sandpaper and chisels. With the help of a tool, the talisman itself is easily made from the workpiece.
Before using, the amulet should be cleaned and charged.
For this, at nightfall, you should light a candle and hold the talisman over its flame. In this time, you should tell to the sign all the most secret things.
After completion of dialogue, the thing should be put under a stream of moonlight. In the morning, it is already possible to use it. In the morning, you can already apply it.
Other male Slavic symbols
The axe of Perun is not the only cult ancient Slavic amulet associated with masculinity. The following amulets are also used to give strength and courage:
- Hammer of Svarog. This talisman was presented to men who reached a militant age. This amulet is often given for adulthood. It is believed that people who wear this symbol gain wisdom and peace of mind. Perun will help learn a new profession and facilitate learning.
- Rasich - a Slavic symbol depicted on the clothes of sorcerers and Slavic priests. The sign hides a powerful magical potential. Amulets with the sign were used only on special occasions. Rasich is not recommended to wear daily, only in important situations. Slavic amulet reveals inner potential, gives spiritual fortitude.
- Svarga is a heavenly symbol of the ancient Slavs. The symbol means spiritual elevation and enlightenment. It should be worn on special occasions when one seeks to know the unknown. It is recommended to wear the talisman to those who wish to change their lives radically for the better. Women wear Swarga on rare occasions.
Other popular male symbols:
- thunderer;
- rodimich;
- ratiborets;
- stribozhich;
- znich;
- shield of Perun.
Amulet of the Fern Flower
Charming fern flower (flower of Perun, Fire-flower, Sveti-flower) has long been endowed with many magical properties and is widely used in Slavic religious culture. About him are composed legends and passed from generation to generation. Talisman is able to protect its owner, first of all, from spoilage, the evil eye and disease. But whether all can wear it?
Arrow
Symbol of the patronage of Perun, made in the form of an arrowhead. It is desirable to wear the amulet as a body, because its energy must constantly be in contact with the owner. The wearer of this amulet will guide in the affairs: arrow will always show the right path, will help quickly find a way out of a confusing situation. It helps in the rapid advancement of affairs, not allowing the problem to stagnate.
Do you use such an amulet?
Sword
The sword is the most traditional symbol of Perun, directly related to military encounters. The thunder god patronizes in carrying it only those who behave honestly and with dignity towards other people and themselves. The sword is a symbol of justice and order, and he calls these energies into the life of anyone who needs intercession. Unclean people, hypocrites, pursuing selfish interests, this sign will bring retribution and punishment for their actions.
Do you use such an amulet?
Decent people can benefit from the sword of Perun in the following ways:
- Harmonization of relations with the world: if a person was unfairly deprived of something, he will get it.
- Restoration of vital forces.
- Protection from others' physical and magical attacks
- Filling with strength to do justice.
