Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

23 Jul 2023 21:59

Benedict, son of Oberon and Cymnea, one of the eldest of the princes is clearly inspired by Tyr and Nuadu. He also lacks a hand and is the master of of war.

"Although he is inconvenienced by the loss of his arm, I would not wish to fight with him either with weapons or barehanded. It is fortunate that he has no designs upon the throne, or he would be occupying it right now. If he were, I believe that I would give up at this moment and pay him homage. I fear Benedict."

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

23 Jul 2023 17:24

Another major element of Guns of Avalon is the invasion of sinister powers from beyond. First time Corwin encounters them in a world called Lorraine where those powers come from the black circle which began as a fairy ring. The latter is well-known in folklore as a place of magic, as well as both good and bad luck depending on the story.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

23 Jul 2023 11:10

Avalon itself is mentioned many times, even though it’s not really where the story takes place. Of course Avalon is also taken from Arthurian cycle or rather Celtic myth where it was an island where dead heroes rest similar to the Land of the Eternal Youth (Tir na Nog) from Irish mythology and Hellenic Elysium.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

22 Jul 2023 23:04

Have finished the Guns of Avalon. If you are interested I can write an analysis of the references as I did with the first book in the Amber Chronicles.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

22 Jul 2023 06:55

Figurehead for the Oseberg viking age ship found in Norway.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

21 Jul 2023 15:43

Visiting forests benefits health

Japan coined a term shinrin-yoku ("forest bathing", "taking in the forest atmosphere") after they discovered that there are many health benefits one receives after only a couple of hours in a forest.

But the concept itself is neither new, nor purely Japanese. Aryans have long recognized the importance of the forest and created countless sacred groves.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

20 Jul 2023 19:54

There isn’t that much to analyze in this fairy tale other than mentioning that all the magical techniques used in it are taken directly from folklore. I already wrote on shepherd magic before, as well as other male professions associated with mystic powers.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

20 Jul 2023 19:16

The hare heard the whip, jumped out of the basket and ran back to the pasture.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

20 Jul 2023 19:15

The young man asked:
-How are you going to start a farm with only one hare?
At first the princess didn’t know what to say, but then told him they already had a doe.
The shepherd understood that it was a trick, but gave her the cutest hare of the herd anyway and wished her luck on her way home.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

20 Jul 2023 18:56

The lord decided to trick the young man. He dressed his daughter up as a simple village girl and gave her a basket. He told her to go ask the shepherd for a hare.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

20 Jul 2023 18:46

Three young hares panicked and ran away. The young man cracked the whip the old man gave him and they returned immediately.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

20 Jul 2023 18:39

One the young man and the hares reached the pasture he thought to himself: "I have to make sure that they don’t run away», with this he took the walking stick an on man gave him and stuck it into the ground. The hares all gathered around it and began eating.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

20 Jul 2023 18:19

After the dinner the lord commanded the hares to be released and for the young man to go do his job. All of ran out and began playing. A crowd of people gathered at the site to look at the new shepherd and his odd herd. Some felt sorry for him, others laughed.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

20 Jul 2023 16:01

He came to the castle, said he can work as a shepherd and was taken to the lord.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

20 Jul 2023 07:44

The young man took out his last coins.
-Here, grandpa, take these and don’t lose them.
-But how can I thank you, good fellow? At least take my walking stick. Maybe it will help you out.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

23 Jul 2023 17:29

One of the evil being from the black circle is a demon called Strygalldwir. The latter attacks Corwin at one point and before the battle they have a little chat during which Corwin says: Misli, gammi gra'dil, Strygalldwir,

This language is Shelta Thari, an esoteric speech of travelling tinkers of Britain. The phrase is translated as: "Be off, and bad luck to you, Strygalldwir".

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

23 Jul 2023 11:20

In Welsh tradition, the afterlife is Annwfn (Annuvin). There is also the island of Gwales off Pembrokeshire (South West Wales) where Brân the blessed and his court stayed for 80 years with an abundance of food and happiness.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

23 Jul 2023 11:02

The Guns of Avalon picks up right where the Nine Princes left off. The main hero, prince Corwin recovers and travels to the world of chivalry and magic inspired by Arthurian legends and Medieval literature. There he meets a courageous knight Lance and his old enemy Ganelon. The former is of course a reference to sir Lancelot and the latter is taken from The Song of Roland since he too betrayed his lord (Corwin himself).

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

22 Jul 2023 09:39

We must realize that as indigenous people we have certain needs, rights, sand interests and that it is natural for us to defend these. Like every other group, we have our own problems that we must overcome. Our teenage boys have the highest suicide rate of any group in the United States. Our teen girls have the lowest self—esteem in the nation. We are the only group against whom discrimination is often mandated by law. Any form of group self-interest on our part is greeted with ridicule or by suspicion. Our population, worldwide, is in free-fall—we are so materialistic, so separated from our ancestors, that many of us have no interest in the continuation of our people. All these things indicate spiritual sickness of a vey serious degree, and only a return to the life-affirming ways of our people can cure us.

S.McNallen

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

21 Jul 2023 17:37

Rites we performed to Béowa and Béole have been rewarded with a crop of honey in return. We should get around 45-50 jars from this harvest.

As a thank you and way to honour Béole we always allow our front garden to grow wild, which attracts all kinds of insects and small mammals (mice and shrews mostly), birds and bats, and provides plenty of forging for bees.

Anyone interested in pagan lore regarding bees will find this video from Survive the Jive worth watching.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

20 Jul 2023 21:28

Pretty fantastic and historically accurate depiction of King Arthur in Sub-Roman Britain by the artist Ettore Mazza.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

20 Jul 2023 19:18

Then the lord gave up and fulfilled his promise. The shepherd got the lands, married the princess and they lived happily ever after.

The End

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

20 Jul 2023 19:15

Happy princess hurried back to the castle while the shepherd was watching from the hill. As soon as he saw her approaching the castle he cracked his whip.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

20 Jul 2023 19:03

The princess found the shepherd resting near his herd. She said her father was a farmer and he decided to start breeding hares. She asked him for a single one to start their hare farm.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

20 Jul 2023 18:52

The shepherd returned with the hares and they were all there. The locals and the lord were very surprised and the latter got worried.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

20 Jul 2023 18:45

Suddenly some crows flew by and scared the hares with their croaking.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

20 Jul 2023 18:26

The young man took out the flute the old man gave him and began playing. As soon as they heard it all hares gathered in a column like soldiers and began following the shepherd who led them out of the city to the pasture.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

20 Jul 2023 16:37

-I need a shepherd to look after my hares for a month. There’s one thousand of them. If not a single one runs away you’ll get ten villages and my daughter’s hand. If you fail, you’ll work for me till you die and there will be no pay.
The young man agreed.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

20 Jul 2023 15:21

The young man was walking for a long time and finally saw a castle. In the city he heard from people that the castle owner needs a shepherd for his herd, but no one told him whether those were sheep, cows or horses and only smiled when he asked.

Aryan Paganism, Traditions and Art (APTA)

20 Jul 2023 07:43

-A tragedy! My son sold a pig in the city and told me to bring the money back home, but I lost them. Now I’m afraid to see my daughter in law. The evil woman will kick me out of the house.