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Ancient Germanic deities, Svetovid and Triglav
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Ancient Germanic deities, Svetovid and Triglav
Ancient Germanic deities. Svetovid, Slavic war god with four heads worshipped by the Rugians, and Triglav, three-headed Slavic god, worshipped by the Vandals. Suantovito, Trigla. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1844
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi, from Giulio Ferrario's "Il Costume Antico e Moderno" (The Ancient and Modern Costume of the Peoples of the World), published in Florence in 1844, depicts two ancient Germanic deities, Svetovid and Triglav. Svetovid, the Slavic war god, is shown with four heads, a symbol of his all-seeing and all-knowing nature. He was worshipped by the Rugians, an ancient Slavic tribe. Triglav, the three-headed Slavic god, is depicted with the heads of a man, an animal, and a goat. He was revered by the Vandals, another ancient Germanic people. The engraving provides a fascinating glimpse into the religious beliefs and cultural practices of these ancient European communities. The intricate details of the deities' forms and the richly decorated background, featuring a Gothic church or cathedral, suggest a connection between the ancient Germanic faiths and the emerging Christian tradition in Europe during the 13th century. The Cologne Cathedral, a renowned landmark of Germany, is believed to have been completed during this period, making it a possible inspiration for the architectural backdrop of this illustration. The historical significance of this image lies not only in its depiction of ancient Germanic deities but also in its contribution to the documentation of European fashion and cultural history. Ferrario's work was one of the earliest comprehensive studies of the traditional costumes and customs of various peoples around the world, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of history and anthropology.
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