Archive of the category ‘Slavic painting’. Slavic gods (28 photos) Paintings on the theme of Slavic mythology

Grow your braid up to your waist, don’t lose a hair.
Grow, braid, to your toes - all the little hairs in a row.
Our grandmothers knew this saying when they themselves were girls.

From it we can conclude that the most ancient hairstyle in Rus' is a braid, but this is not so. At first they wore their hair loose. And so that they do not fall into the eyes, hold the strands with a hoop or tie them with a ribbon. The hoop was made of wood, bast or birch bark. And they were covered with fabric, trimmed with beads, dyed feather grass, bird feathers, and fresh or artificial flowers.

Well, braids appeared much later. Russian girls only braided one braid. And this differed from mothers, who were entitled to two. Girls in Belarus and Eastern Ukraine braided one braid only on holidays. And on weekdays they wove two at a time and placed them on the head like a crown. In western Ukraine, one spit was completely unknown. Two, four or more braids decorated the hairstyles of local girls. They were called “small braids” or “dribushki”.

Before marriage, girls wore one braid. At the bachelorette party, the girlfriends, howling and crying, probably due to envy, intertwined one braid into two. It was two braids that married women in Rus' wore. One braid fed her life, and the other fed her future offspring. It was believed that a woman’s hair contained power that could energetically support her family. They were placed as a crown on the head or tied with a ribbon to make it easier to put on the headdress. From the moment a woman got married, no one except her husband, naturally, saw her braids anymore. In Rus', women always covered their heads with a warrior; tearing off a headdress was considered a terrible insult (to lose your hair means to disgrace yourself). The worst insult was having my hair cut off. Once, one gentleman, in a rage, cut off his maid’s thin braid, and then calmed down his indignant peasants, and even paid a fine. If a girl cut her braid on her own, then most likely she was mourning her deceased groom, and cutting her hair was for her an expression of deep grief and reluctance to get married. Pulling the braid meant insulting the girl.

By the way, those who dared to tear off a woman’s headdress were also punished with serious fines. Only the fines, it seems, did not go at all to improve the moral state of the victim, but to the state treasury.

But the braid could also be cut off forcibly - say, if a girl lost her virginity before marriage. This was already at the time of the adoption of Christianity, because in pagan times the presence of a premarital child was not an obstacle to a wedding, and even vice versa: the girl’s fertility was confirmed as a living accomplished fact. Then morals became stricter, and the one who took liberties before the wedding could part with her hair as punishment - it could also be cut off by a jealous rival.

In addition, in some places there was a curious custom when a girl’s braid was cut off before marriage, and she gave it to her husband, as if saying that she was giving him her whole life, and then grew a new one under the scarf. In the event of an attack by enemies - the Pechenegs or Polovtsians, for example - the husband could take his wife’s maiden braid with him into battle, as a talisman against misfortune and the evil eye. And if enemies broke into Slavic settlements, then, in addition to logically explainable robbery, violence and murder, they could cut off women’s hair.

During pregnancy, hair was not cut, since the woman took energy not only for herself, but also for the child. To cut your hair during pregnancy was to deprive your unborn child of support. Hair has traditionally been considered the seat of life force, so young children are not usually cut until a certain age (usually 3-5 years). Among the Slavs, the first haircut was a special ritual, which was called tonsure. In princely families, the boy was also mounted on a horse for the first time on the day of tonsure. And it is not recommended to even comb a newborn child under one year old, not just cut his hair.

Children at a young age had their hair combed by their parents, then they did it themselves. They could only trust someone they knew and loved to comb their hair. A girl could only allow her chosen one or her husband to comb her hair.

Children under 12 years old were not even cut off the ends of their hair, so as not to cut off the mind that comprehends life, the laws of the Family and the Universe, so as not to deprive them of the vitality bestowed by Nature and the protective power.

Trimming the ends of the hair to a length of no more than one nail in young people over 16 years of age was done in order for the hair to grow faster, and this act could only be performed on new moon days.

It is interesting that old maids were strictly forbidden to twist one braid into two, and they were also forbidden to wear a kokoshnik.

Little girls were braided with so-called three-pointed braids, which were a symbol of the unification of Yavi, Navi and Prav (present, past and future). The braid was located strictly in the direction of the spine, since, according to our ancestors, it served to fill a person with vital forces through the spine. A long braid preserved feminine strength for the future husband. Braiding protected women from the evil eye, negativity and evil.

The braid was not just a hairstyle. She could tell a lot about her owner. So, if a girl wore one braid, then she was “actively searching.” Got a ribbon in your braid? The girl is of marriageable age, and all potential candidates must urgently send matchmakers. If two ribbons appeared in the braid, and they were woven not from the beginning of the braid, but from its middle, then that’s it, “dry your oars,” or, as they say, those who didn’t have time are late: the girl has a groom. And not just the one who makes eyes at each other and plays at each other, but the official one, because the ribbons also meant the blessing received from the parents for marriage.

Combing hair was like a sacred ritual, because during the procedure one could touch a person’s vital energy. Apparently, in order to restore the vitality lost during the day, it was necessary to run a comb through the hair at least 40 times. Only their parents could comb their hair for babies, and then the person himself would do this daily procedure. It is interesting that the girl could only allow her chosen one or her husband to undo her braid and comb her hair.

The fact that cutting hair radically changes life seems to have been well known in the old days. Hence the sign that has survived to this day that it is extremely undesirable for pregnant women to cut their hair. Voluntarily, and sometimes with reverent awe, only women who were in a state of severe mental shock, for example, during monastic tonsure, allowed their braids to be cut off. In Ancient Rus' there was no habit of cutting hair at all, and this custom has been preserved in modern monasteries.

A braid as thick as an arm was considered the standard of female beauty in Rus'. Healthy and shiny hair could say better than the words of flattering matchmakers about a future wife. Unfortunately, not all beauties could boast of thick, long braids. Naturally, expansion has never been heard of in Rus'. So the young ladies resorted to deception - they wove hair from ponytails into their braids. What can we do, everyone wants to get married!

Long hair is a sign of good health, beauty and feminine inner strength, which means that men subconsciously like it. According to statistics, men, when evaluating women, place women's hair in third place after the figure and eyes.

An experiment was conducted: 5-year-old children, when drawing their mother, in 95% of cases they drew her with long hair, despite the fact that their mothers had short hair. This suggests that the image of a mother - gentle, kind and affectionate - is subconsciously associated in young children with long hair. The same statistics claim that 80% of men associate short hair with masculinity and aggression.

Long hair gives a woman strength, but what is important is that it should not be worn loose. Letting down long hair was indecent, it was like being naked. “Masha let go of her braids, and all the sailors followed her.”

Letting your hair down in the presence of a man meant an invitation to intimacy. Therefore, before, a woman was not allowed to let her hair down in front of strangers. Women who wore their hair down were depraved, they were called “LOSSES”.

It was also not customary to let down one’s hair because it was considered unsafe to waste energy and strength by letting one’s hair down. Therefore, the hair was taken and braided. After all, a woman letting her hair down could attract other people's glances and could arouse the envy of her ill-wishers. Women puked themselves in this sense, because they knew that they had the energetic protection of their family and their home in their hands.

Women's hair has a very powerful sexual appeal, which is probably why married women could only show their hair to their husbands, and the rest of the time they wore a headscarf. Therefore, a woman in the temple should wear a headscarf so as not to embarrass men and not distract them from prayer.

The scarf also symbolizes the power of the husband and female submission and humility. Only unmarried women could previously not cover their heads with a headscarf in temples.

It is very important to know about the power of women’s hair and use this knowledge for your own benefit, and most importantly remember that hair is our dignity and our pride.

Paganism is a religion based on the belief in the existence of several deities, and not in one creator God, as, for example, in Christianity.

Slavic culture was distinguished by its great originality. Our ancestors amazed representatives of other races with the strength of their spirit and unique desire to create and understand the world around them. Slavic mythology represents a unique concept of transmitting sacred knowledge of worldview and life in harmony with nature, as well as knowledge about the lifestyle of ancestors.

Perun the Thunderer- the main god of the pantheon, the patron of the prince and the squad, also the thunderer.

Horse- personification of the sun.

Chislobog- one of the highest gods among the Slavs. The priests of Chislobog knew the secret ancient sciences of counting days, months and years. The legend says: “he had two faces: one like the sun, the other like a crescent, for the Sun measures the course of the day, and the Moon - the night.

Chislobog is the keeper of the Universal Scales, on which time and the measure of each Existence are measured, and the Cup of Time, by drinking from which you can return the past or get into the future. Symbols of Chislobog are scales, abacus, measuring instruments, numbers and arithmetic signs. The sacred bird is a prophetic cuckoo, which on certain days and hours tells people about the deadlines allotted to them.”

Dazhdbog- a solar deity, considered the ancestor of the Russian people.

Stribog- a deity associated with the winds.

Veles- patron of storytellers and poetry.

Svyatobor- god of forests and woodlands.

Rod and Rozhanitsy- deities personifying fate.

Zarya-Zarnitsa- Goddess of the dawn.

Devana- goddess of the hunt.

Kvasura- god of fun, joy and intoxication.

Lel- God of Love.

Belun- the embodiment of light, the god of goodness, luck, happiness, goodness, the personification of the daytime and spring sky.

Kolyada- God of winter festivities, God of the beginning of a new life.

Suritsa- solar Goddess of joy and light.

Kupalo and Kostroma. Kostroma is the sister and wife of Kupaila, the goddess of fertility, harvest, summer and the Sun, the patroness of lovers. She was the elemental embodiment of Water, the creative feminine primordial energy. Kupala (correct pronunciation Kupailo or Kupaila) is an ancient Slavic solar deity, personifying the apotheosis of the active creative energy of sunlight.

Volga- epic character.

Mother Bird Sva Slava- Great Mother Glory, patroness of Russian lands, progenitor of all Russian Clans.

Bylina. Epics (starinas) are heroic and patriotic songs and tales telling about the exploits of heroes and reflecting the life of Ancient Rus' in the 9th-13th centuries.

Magus- sorcerer, sorcerer, soothsayer, sage.

Naming. It was believed that only the person who has undergone the sacred Rite of Naming is truly full-fledged and has the right to take the appropriate place in the clan.

Herbalist- in glory myth. forest deity.

Spring. In ancient times, the spring was endowed with magical powers and was worshiped as a deity.

In his works the artist Vsevolod Borisovich Ivanov shows us Ancient (Vedic) Rus' the way she really was. Here's what the artist himself says about his works:

"Arctida is calling"

The setting sun of summer. On the shore of the White Sea there is a village of Pomors - fearless sailors. A ship stood frozen at the pier, a dark silhouette. The evening dawn is reflected in reflections on the calm surface of the water. A man and a woman are quietly talking next to the ship.
With the first rays of the new day, a flotilla of small ships will set off on a long and risky voyage across the frozen sea. Clouds in the shape of swans move slowly towards the north, indicating the direction of the path.

"In the Age of Indra"

The clock of history shows the middle of the 8th millennium BC. A string of mammoths (the Russians called them indriks) descends from an elevated bank onto the snowy surface of the river. A detachment of warriors scouts the area of ​​the Rakhna River (Ra, Volga).

After the death of Daariya-Arktida, the surviving “Grandchildren of Dazhdbog” settled in Siberia, where they created many cities, the main of which was Asgard. However, after the war with the Atlanteans, the climate in Siberia became sharply colder and the Russians (who tamed mammoths) had to move to warmer climes.

"In the city of the RUSSIAN KIND"

Many millennia have passed since the Aryans settled in Siberia. Having survived powerful cataclysms and wars, the powerful ethnic group created centers of culture in many corners of Eurasia.

The painting shows a part of the city adjacent to the defensive wall. Mighty tamed Indrik beasts (mammoths) further emphasize the strength of the city's inhabitants.

God Indra was a companion of the god Perun. He patronized warriors. The symbolism of the Family is visible in the sky. The climate in Siberia in those distant millennia was not harsh.

A crowd of people is moving along the streets of the legendary city of Slovensk. The people are jubilant: the hunters managed to capture the Serpent Gorynych. For a long time the monster mocked and caused all sorts of misfortunes to the Russians. Finally the snake got tired and, like a tired robber, fell asleep in the cave.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, the Slovenians managed to “harvest” the terrible beast. They chained the snake in stocks and iron and took it in a cage to the prince's courtyard. Now Gorynych will turn from a fierce enemy into a funny laughingstock on holidays.

"Fall of the Skystone"

The hunters slowly moved along the lake shore. Suddenly their attention was attracted by an unprecedented sight. They saw a flying hot ball that crashed into the surface of the lake covered with thin ice. And then the roar from the fall of the heavenly stone hit the Russians’ ears. A wave of water mixed with small fragments of ice shot up. The red-hot heavenly messenger still glows under the ice, but the spirit of the month Studich will soon cool the ardent rage of the heavens.

"Anastasia"

Frosty Szechen (February) reigns in nature. Because of the severe frosts, it is often called “Fierce”. True, the day depicted in the picture turned out to be sunny and beautiful. Traces of the recent thaw are noticeable - icicles. In the lowland, behind frost-covered trees and bushes, a river flows. A wooden staircase on a hill turns into a bridge. There is a girl standing on it in a smart winter attire. A few more moments - and the beauty will move on. Behind her remains a crowded city with churches and towers.

"Exile or Trespasser"

Bigfoot ran out of his cave to scare the overly annoying woodcutter. The peasant dared to cut down the forest near the cave, thereby violating the vital interests of its inhabitants. The giant grabbed several spruce branches to whip the impudent daredevil. But the peasant drives his horse in such a way that the giant will not give a “steep” chase. It is enough that the daredevil is scared. Next time he will collect firewood elsewhere.

"Flight. Yogini-Mother"

It just so happened, but the most ancient images of Russian Vedic deities are the most distorted. Goddess Yoga is one of them. The author presented the "evil Baba Yaga, the bone leg" in her true form - a young blonde woman. She flies on a structure that will later be called a stupa. The jet of jet flame speaks of the technical capabilities of this aircraft - a legacy of the technology of the antediluvian world. In the hands of the Yogini is a balancer in the form of two fan whisks.

"Aryan-Russians are gone, the wolves have come"

Siberian Rus' existed many thousands of years ago. Many cities adorned themselves among forests and steppes. This is how centuries and millennia passed. But one day there was a sudden cold snap.

The moment is shown when the inhabitants of this city, like most other neighboring towns and villages, left their homes. Life in such a climate has become simply unbearable. All the energy and time went into just surviving. Severe winter frosts and short summers finally decided the issue of relocation to warmer climes.

"Volkodlak"

In Slavic mythology, a werewolf is a person with the supernatural ability to transform into a wolf. Werewolves are helped by the miraculous tirlich herb. And also, in order to turn into a wolf, you need to throw yourself from left to right over twelve knives stuck into an aspen stump. When you want to become human again, throw yourself over them from right to left. But the trouble is if someone takes away even one knife: the wolfhound will never be able to turn into a human again!

"Day of the Sea Goddess"

In the distant past, the southern coast of the Baltic Sea belonged to Slavic tribes. They were sometimes called "Rugs" or "Ruyans". On the island of Ruyan (Rügen) there were many settlements and sanctuaries. The city of Arkona was sacred in the Slavic world.

Among the large buildings on the square stood the Temple of God Sventovid. But the Ruyans were also a sea people. The goddess Ran personified the power and mystery of the sea. The picture shows a cape jutting into the sea, on which stands a stone idol depicting a goddess. The priests carry the sacred boat.

"Prosich (November)"

Two zodiac signs dominate in November - Scorpio and Sagittarius. They replace each other in the last third of the month. The time of year is depicted when all signs of summer have disappeared, but winter has not yet arrived.

The figure of Kitavras, (Polkan) personifying the image of a Sagittarius, froze in the middle of the forest near a hollow tree, the growths on the bark of which clearly resemble the appearance of a scorpion. On the right side of the picture there is a tree in which the Prosich Spirit has moved. The tree trunk depicts two Vedic signs - the symbols of Scorpio and Sagittarius.

"Abandoned portage"

A large Varangian boat stands alone among the trees. There is a hole in the bow. Half-rotten roller logs lie nearby. Nature is gradually taking over the ship. How could this boat end up here? Apparently, the Varangians once marched along this drag to unknown lands. Perhaps there was a quarrel with local residents. A fight ensued. The Varangians fled. The attacking side managed to damage the boat, making it unfit for sailing. Repairing the ship in such a turbulent area would take a long time.

"Offering to the Spirits of the River"

On the bank of the river stands the Temple of Veles. A sorcerer slowly descends the steps down to the river. He holds in his hands a ritual vessel for offerings to the spirits of the river.
Our distant Ancestors knew how to get along with Nature. They felt like they were part of it, not masters. And Nature gave them everything they needed. People of those times were connected with Nature by many subtle threads. Through secret rituals they interacted with the spirits of rivers, lakes, and forests.

"The Sacred Lake of the Siversky Mountains"

The painting depicts a lake among the mountains. The Siverskaya Mountains in ancient Rus' were sometimes called the Urals. Along the shores of the lake there are temples and memorial pillars. The fortress city is visible in the distance. A huge sign is carved out on a distant rocky outcrop.

Winter is coming. The lake is covered with a crust of ice. The boats of the Rus, praising their Gods, are still visible on the lake near the rock sanctuary. On the left side of the picture, there is a cave temple, the front side of which is carved from stone. He has the appearance of a fairytale griffin.

"The Arrival of the Rus-Magi"

On the banks of a large Siberian river stands an ancient temple. It was built many thousands of years ago, back in the days of the Daarians (Hyperboreans). This temple survived the Flood, many parts of the temple were destroyed, decorations fell off, although in some places clay sculptures and Vedic signs were preserved.

The Aryan-Rus have been living in these places for a long time. Their northern homeland was swallowed up by the waters of the Icy (Arctic) Ocean. The painting depicts another visit to the temple by the Magi.

"Sanctuary of Chislobog"

Processions of the local Russian clan are moving towards the Chislobog Temple. The palisade fence is decorated with pillars with images of the zodiac signs. At the top of the tower, the priest of the deity holds in his right hand a sacred disk with inscriptions. The left hand tightly grips the hilt of the sword. A gilded calendar disc is mounted on top of the tower structure.

Chislobog among the ancient Rus was in charge of the passage of time, which was divided into many different segments: both huge eras and epochs, and months and days.

"Beloyar (March)"

Beloyar is the ancient name of the month of March - in honor of the great ruler of the Most Ancient Rus', Bus Beloyar. The month of Beloyar marked the beginning of the year, the time of nature's awakening from the tenacious embrace of winter. Later, when the image of Bus Beloyar was erased from people's memory, this month sounded in the mouths of the Russians as “berezen” or “berezozol”.
The painting reflects a time close to the change of the Heavenly Palaces. Thaws appeared on the river. On the right stands a temple dedicated to Bus Beloyar.

"Long-awaited meeting"

The evening mood reigns in nature. The setting sun warms the autumn foliage of the trees with its rays and gently falls on the warm logs of the tower. In the lower part of the picture we see a warrior returning from patrol or campaign, having a conversation with his betrothed. In the lower right corner there is a statue of God illuminated by the rays of the sun. Where and when could this happen? Perhaps this is ancient Artania or Ruskolan. Or maybe this is the Valdai region from the times of the same ancient, epic city of Slovensk.

"Plumen (April)"

This month is under the patronage of Lada, the divine shepherd and Lada’s chosen one - Lelya. In April, two signs dominate. In the second half of the month, Taurus replaces Aries.

The painting depicts late April, when the trees are covered with early greenery. Two zodiac signs are depicted in the sky: Z - Aries, U - Taurus. The sign on the roof of the gate means the symbol of the entrance to the Rule - the personification of development and the future. In the pattern of trees and foliage you can read the faces of Aries and Taurus.

"Star Gates"

It's night time. The full moon has risen over the surrounding forests, and its light is reflected on the water surface of the river. A young Russian walks along the shore. His companion is a tame bear. The nearest village is only a short walk away.

But suddenly the night sky lit up, and a truly wonderful sight appeared before the eyes of eyewitnesses. The cosmic gates opened and creatures from the distant Universe appeared on Earth. They resemble magical birds and emit a bright golden light.

"Prince Rus arrived in the spring"

The legendary, but no less historical image of Prince Rus is known from many Russian legends and chronicles. The brother of the equally legendary Sloven, he founded the oldest Russian city not far from the place where the regional center of Staraya Russa now stands.

It is also known from legends that the prince had at his disposal a “heavenly chariot” on which Rus made flights. It is likely that the outlandish airplane was created during the high-tech days of the Hyperborean antediluvium. After a series of millennia, it went to Prince Pycy.

"The Appearance of a Tailed Star"

A tailed star (comet) appeared in the evening sky. The appearance of a tailed star is an unusual event for residents of the ancient city of Slovensk. They walk in a solemn manner and watch the sky. The sun is fading, but its circle is no longer visible. It is obscured by the temple depicted in the lower right part of the picture. However, the rays of the sunset, like arrows, pierce the evening haze. What does the tailed wonder portend? The townspeople talk about this with each other, and the wise men will give an exact answer.

"Temple of Sventovid in Arkona"

...at the beginning of the second millennium, many lands of Baltic Rus' were conquered by the Germans. So Lipetsk, Drozdyany, Berloga, Pereslavl, Branny Bor, etc. became the cities of Leipzig, Dresden, Berlin, Breslau (Wroclaw), Brandenburg.

The last piece of Slavic land remained - the city of Arkona. On Arkona Square there was a large wooden temple dedicated to Sventovit. The painting depicts one of the many festive rituals in honor of the Great God.

"In the city of Prince Lizard"

The setting sun illuminates the mysterious Russian city with orange-golden light. The idol of Rod, covered with thin gold plates, sparkles in the rays of the setting sun. In the center (center) of Rod’s idol there is a three-petal self-hedron (crystal) made of rock crystal.

Enormous vitality lies in this stone. He has the ability to change color shades in response to changes in weather and the thoughts of people near him.

"Sanctuary of the God of Justice"

The sanctuary of the God of Justice is depicted. The priest of the temple conducts an invisible conversation with the idol of the deity of the Western Slavs. The leaders and elders stand a little further away. In the distance, the rest of the strong tribe watches the ceremony. Apparently some important issue is being resolved, since they turned to the main priest of the sanctuary for advice. Perhaps it is a matter of war and peace. Or a dispute between relatives, which must, as always, be resolved peacefully.

"Perun's Arrival to Earth"

“Four thousand years ago, the cosmic chariot of God Perun swiftly swept across the heavenly dome of the Earth.” So say the ancient legends. The Russians joyfully welcome the arrival of their deity. Tribal unions sacredly honor and fulfill all the covenants of Perun, which contain the power and wisdom of the Great Cosmos.

Perhaps the clearing with the sanctuary of God is located in the Slovenian land, near Lake Ilmen... The Great Perun will soon leave the Earth for the next four thousand years.

"Troubling Times"

In the 9th and 10th centuries, Persian and Arab travelers and scientists were aware of three Russian civilizations - Kiev, Novgorod and Artania.
The capital of Artania was located on the site of the present city of Tomsk, on the banks of the Temnaya (Tomi) River.

The Russians vigilantly guarded the borders of their lands. There were many ways to bring uninvited “guests” into ruined and impenetrable forests and swamps.
The painting shows a signal post. Two warriors peer vigilantly towards the distant pass, where the enemies have appeared.

"Traces of the Past"

Once upon a time, in this place near the coast of the Varangian Sea there was a sacred grove of the Slavs. An idol of one of the Vedic Gods was erected right on the shore, serving as a beacon for passing ships.

Time passed. In the 11th-12th centuries, enemies captured this region. The grove was cut down, the idol was overthrown. Gradually it became covered with a layer of earth and overgrown with moss, hiding under a green blanket from prying eyes. High in the skies shine runes - the hidden sign of the abandoned God.

"Chernobog"

This god of the Slavs was the opposite of the White God - Belbog. Chernobog was revered as an evil deity. Just as night opposes day, as cold opposes heat, so evil has good as its enemy. This is how balance is maintained in our world. But the absolute triumph of Chernobog on Earth is impossible, as is the complete dominance of Belbog.

"Belbog and Chernobog"

Two horsemen ride, each along their own path. then two gods - Belbog and Chernobog. The first God was portrayed as a wise, gray-bearded old man, the second as the personification of evil. However, the Russians revered them equally.

They are inseparable from each other, like day from night, light from darkness, etc. These gods always watch over man and record his deeds in special books. The good ones are “registered” by Belbog, the evil ones by Chernobog. However, a person has a free choice which path to take.

"Kashchei's Outpost"

"In the palace of Kashchei"

The immortal servant of Navi carefully looks at the golden needle visible through the shell of a duck egg. In the chest among the jewelry is a golden duck. The needle contains Kashchei's eternal life.

On the wall of a powerful log house hangs a map of the antediluvian world. The island of Poseidon, where Kashchei was one of the main servants of Chernobog, is clearly visible. Now the servant of Navi lives somewhere in the depths of the Siberian taiga.

"The Master of the Lake. The Mystery of Lake Brosno"

In the west of the Tver region there is a deep lake Brosno. An ancient legend tells about a Varangian leader who, while crossing the surface of Brosno in a boat, was killed by a huge monster.

In the 30s of the twentieth century, surrounding residents managed to catch the Brosno monster. The unprecedented skin was displayed for a long time in the courtyard of one of the houses, but it never attracted the interest of scientific circles. Judging by the known data, it was a huge reptile, similar to a plesiosaur or pliosaur.

"Day of Honoring Heaven"

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In the city of Slovensk

It's getting dark. On a walk

Vision of the Pomors goddess Hyperborea

Priest of the Falcon God

Exodus of the Hyperboreans

Temple by the lake

The night before Kupala holiday

Rainbow over Arkona

The Hyperborean fleet will carry out the order

Temple of the god Znich. Winter

Temple of Radogoshcha. Summer

Temple of Sventovid. Spring

Khorsa Temple. Autumn

Description of some of the paintings by Vsevolod Borisovich Ivanov (information from the Internet).
I tried to insert a description of each painting into the publication, next to each of his works, but I could not do this because this site imposed a restriction - no more than 20,000 printed characters per publication, so I will add here:

Ancient Vedic Rus' in the works of Vsevolod Ivanov
"Arctida is calling"
The setting sun of summer. On the shore of the White Sea there is a village of Pomors - fearless seafarers. A ship stood frozen at the pier, a dark silhouette. The evening dawn is reflected in reflections on the calm surface of the water. A man and a woman are quietly talking next to the ship.
With the first rays of the new day, a flotilla of small ships will set off on a long and risky voyage across the frozen sea. Clouds in the shape of swans move slowly towards the north, indicating the direction of the path.

"In the Age of Indra"
The clock of history shows the middle of the 8th millennium BC. A string of mammoths (the Russians called them indriks) descends from an elevated bank onto the snowy surface of the river. A detachment of warriors scouts the area of ​​the Rakhna River (Ra, Volga).
After the death of Daariya-Arktida, the surviving “Grandchildren of Dazhdbog” settled in Siberia, where they created many cities, the main of which was Asgard. However, after the war with the Atlanteans, the climate in Siberia became sharply colder and the Russians (who tamed mammoths) had to move to warmer climes.

"In the city of the Russian Family"
Many millennia have passed since the Aryans settled in Siberia. Having survived powerful cataclysms and wars, the powerful ethnic group created centers of culture in many corners of Eurasia.
The painting shows a part of the city adjacent to the defensive wall. Mighty tamed Indrik beasts (mammoths) further emphasize the strength of the city's inhabitants.
God Indra was a companion of the god Perun. He patronized warriors. The symbolism of the Family is visible in the sky. The climate in Siberia in those distant millennia was not harsh.

“The captive destroyer of the Russians. Happy hunting"
A crowd of people is moving along the streets of the legendary city of Slovensk. The people are jubilant: the hunters managed to capture the Serpent Gorynych. For a long time the monster mocked and caused all sorts of misfortunes to the Russians. Finally the snake got tired and, like a tired robber, fell asleep in the cave.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, the Slovenians managed to “harvest” the terrible beast. They chained the snake in stocks and iron and took it in a cage to the prince's courtyard. Now Gorynych will turn from a fierce enemy into a funny laughingstock on holidays.

"Fall of the Skystone"
The hunters slowly moved along the lake shore. Suddenly their attention was attracted by an unprecedented sight. They saw a flying hot ball that crashed into the surface of the lake covered with thin ice. And then the roar from the fall of the heavenly stone hit the Russians’ ears. A wave of water mixed with small fragments of ice shot up. The red-hot heavenly messenger still glows under the ice, but the spirit of the month Studich will soon cool the ardent rage of the heavens.

"Anastasia"
Frosty Szechen (February) reigns in nature. Because of the severe frosts, it is often called “Fierce”. True, the day depicted in the picture turned out to be sunny and beautiful. Traces of the recent thaw are noticeable - icicles. In the lowland, behind frost-covered trees and bushes, a river flows. A wooden staircase on a hill turns into a bridge. There is a girl standing on it in a smart winter attire. A few more moments - and the beauty will move on. Behind her remains a crowded city with churches and towers.

"Exile or Trespasser"
The Bigfoot ran out of his cave to scare the overly annoying woodcutter. The peasant dared to cut down the forest near the cave, thereby violating the vital interests of its inhabitants. The giant grabbed several spruce branches to whip the impudent daredevil. But the peasant drives his horse in such a way that the giant will not give a “steep” chase. It is enough that the daredevil is scared. Next time he will collect firewood elsewhere.

"Flight. Yogini-Mother"
It just so happened, but the most ancient images of Russian Vedic deities are the most distorted. Goddess Yoga is one of them. The author presented the “evil Baba Yaga, the bone leg” in her true guise - a young blonde woman. She flies on a structure that will later be called a stupa. The jet of jet flame speaks of the technical capabilities of this aircraft - a legacy of the technology of the antediluvian world. In the hands of the Yogini is a balancer in the form of two fan whisks.

“The Aryan-Russians are gone, the wolves have come”
Siberian Rus' existed many thousands of years ago. Many cities adorned themselves among forests and steppes. This is how centuries and millennia passed. But one day there was a sudden cold snap.
The moment is shown when the inhabitants of this city, like most other neighboring towns and villages, left their homes. Life in such a climate has become simply unbearable. All the energy and time went into just surviving. Severe winter frosts and short summers finally decided the issue of relocation to warmer climes.

"Wolkodlak"
In Slavic mythology, a werewolf is a person with the supernatural ability to transform into a wolf. Werewolves are helped by the miraculous tirlich herb. And also, in order to turn into a wolf, you need to throw yourself from left to right over twelve knives stuck into an aspen stump. When you want to become human again, throw yourself over them from right to left. But the trouble is if someone takes away even one knife: the wolfhound will never be able to turn into a human again!

"Day of the Sea Goddess"
In the distant past, the southern coast of the Baltic Sea belonged to Slavic tribes. They were sometimes called "Rugs" or "Ruyans". On the island of Ruyan (Rügen) there were many settlements and sanctuaries. The city of Arkona was sacred in the Slavic world.
Among the large buildings on the square stood the Temple of God Sventovid. But the Ruyans were also a sea people. The goddess Ran personified the power and mystery of the sea. The picture shows a cape jutting into the sea, on which stands a stone idol depicting a goddess. The priests carry the sacred boat.

"Prosich (November)"
Two zodiac signs dominate in November - Scorpio and Sagittarius. They replace each other in the last third of the month. The time of year is depicted when all signs of summer have disappeared, but winter has not yet arrived.
The figure of Kitavras, (Polkan) personifying the image of a Sagittarius, froze in the middle of the forest near a hollow tree, the growths on the bark of which clearly resemble the appearance of a scorpion. On the right side of the picture there is a tree in which the Prosich Spirit has moved. The tree trunk depicts two Vedic signs - the symbols of Scorpio and Sagittarius.

"Abandoned portage"
A large Varangian boat stands alone among the trees. There is a hole in the bow. Half-rotten roller logs lie nearby. Nature is gradually taking over the ship. How could this boat end up here? Apparently, the Varangians once marched along this drag to unknown lands. Perhaps there was a quarrel with local residents. A fight ensued. The Varangians fled. The attacking side managed to damage the boat, making it unfit for sailing. Repairing the ship in such a turbulent area would take a long time.

"Offering to the Spirits of the River"
On the bank of the river stands the Temple of Veles. A sorcerer slowly descends the steps down to the river. He holds in his hands a ritual vessel for offerings to the spirits of the river.
Our distant Ancestors knew how to get along with Nature. They felt like they were part of it, not masters. And Nature gave them everything they needed. People of those times were connected with Nature by many subtle threads. Through secret rituals they interacted with the spirits of rivers, lakes, and forests.

"The Sacred Lake of the Siversky Mountains"
The painting depicts a lake among the mountains. The Siverskaya Mountains in ancient Rus' were sometimes called the Urals. Along the shores of the lake there are temples and memorial pillars. The fortress city is visible in the distance. A huge sign is carved out on a distant rocky outcrop.
Winter is coming. The lake is covered with a crust of ice. The boats of the Rus, praising their Gods, are still visible on the lake near the rock sanctuary. On the left side of the picture, there is a cave temple, the front side of which is carved from stone. He has the appearance of a fairytale griffin.

"The Arrival of the Rus-Magi"
On the banks of a large Siberian river stands an ancient temple. It was built many thousands of years ago, back in the days of the Daarians (Hyperboreans). This temple survived the Flood, many parts of the temple were destroyed, decorations fell off, although in some places clay sculptures and Vedic signs were preserved.
The Aryan-Rus have been living in these places for a long time. Their northern homeland was swallowed up by the waters of the Icy (Arctic) Ocean. The painting depicts another visit to the temple by the Magi.