A golden kolach, joyous songs, and a wreath of rowan! Give ear to how the Slavic Dozhinki united the folk of old.
– – – – –
Pray, bestow a coffee for the tale ☕ https://buycoffee.to/legendy
More legends 🎥 https://youtube.com/@MagiaSlowian
– – – – –
THE LEGEND OF DOZHINKI
The scent of mown grain drifteth across the fields, and the great toil draweth to a close. Thus the true harvest festival beginneth, which our ancient forebears called Dozhinki, Wyzhinki, Okrezhne, or Obrzynki. Come with us into the very midst of great autumnal joy, where ancient rites and Slavic traditions are quickened anew.
Learn wherefore a tuft of unreaped ears was ever left in the very midst of the field. 'Twas there the Polevik took refuge. A mighty guardian spirit, whom it was in no wise wise for the peasants to provoke. Know the secret of the final sheaf, which guarded the power of future harvests through the fierce winter, safely hidden within the barn. Behold from what herbs and grains the clever women wove the colorful harvest wreath, making of it a gift for the bountiful earth.
The Slavic Dozhinki were a time of great unity. Without divisions betwixt the rich and the poor, when all together shared the fragrant kolach of the new grain. Listen how, amidst boisterous songs, drums, and fire, the olden circle of life was brought to a close, bestowing hope for survival until the spring. This is a tale that breatheth faith in the magic of nature and shieldeth ancient beliefs from oblivion.
00:00 Of the ancient harvest festival, which they called wyzhinki
00:33 How the sun set, and the final sheaf was reaped
01:21 Of the tuft of ears for the Polevik
02:15 How the joyous tidings and the colorful procession set forth
03:17 Of giving thanks unto the gods and the gift for the eldest
03:58 Of the great kolach and the boisterous feast
04:57 How the olden circle closeth in the guardians of the harvest
#Dozhinki #SlavicRites #SlavicTradition #SlavicLegends
– – – – –
🎼 music: Angevin - Thatched Villagers
🎻 composer: Kevin MacLeod
📄 Creative Commons 4.0 license
🔗 source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200110
🛠️ editing & production: Bartłomiej Dwornik
– – – – –
The Slavic Legends podcast
Our voices ye hear are but echoes, crafted by a machine. Our native tongue is Polish, yet we wish to share the ancient Slavic folklore with the world. Thus, we called upon this modern magic so our tales might reach your ears.
In this series, we tell ancient lore, myths, and folktales passed down by word of mouth through generations. In our legends shall appear guardian spirits, household demons, gods of nature, wondrous creatures, and heroes who teach us of courage, kindness, and the human heart through their deeds. We invite you on a journey into the world of our ancestors' beliefs. Wilt thou walk this path with us?
All episodes:
🌳 https://www.youtube.com/@MagiaSlowian/videos
🍃 https://dwornik.net/legendy-slowian/
This episode includes AI-generated content.
Mostra di più
Mostra meno
5 min
6 min
6 min
7 min
7 min
6 min
6 min
5 min