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Ancient Germanic gods and kings: Flins and Radgost
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Ancient Germanic gods and kings: Flins and Radgost
Ancient Germanic deities and kings: Flinna or Flins, god of death in Wendish mythology, idol of the Vandals 1, and Radagasto or Radgost with ax, bird crown and bull breastplate, king of the Obotrites, worshipped by the Moravians. 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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Antico Deity Ferrario Germanic Giulio Gods Headed Heads Kings Moderno Mythology Nasi Norse Peoples Slavic Trigla Vandals Worship Triglav
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases two significant figures from Ancient Germanic mythology and history: Flinna, or Flins, and Radagasto, or Radgost. Flinna, the god of death in Wendish mythology, is depicted as an idol of the Vandals 1, with a stern expression and a human head adorned with a bird or raven. He is often associated with the Rugians and the Triglav-headed deity Svetovid. Radagasto, or Radgost, is portrayed as the king of the Obotrites, a Slavic tribe, and was worshipped by the Moravians. He is illustrated with an ax, a bird crown, and a bull breastplate, symbolizing his power and authority in war. Radagasto's image is a testament to the rich cultural diversity and complex religious practices that existed among the various Germanic and Slavic tribes during ancient times. This engraving is taken from Giulio Ferrario's "Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World," published in Florence in 1844. The meticulous detail and vibrant colors of the illustration provide a fascinating glimpse into the historical fashion and iconography of the ancient Germanic and Slavic worlds.
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