
Phrygian cap and other elements of Indo-European culture
The Phrygian cap, also known as the liberty cap, is a distinct cone-shaped headdress with its peak leaning forward. Originally, this cap was famously worn by the Phrygians, an Indo-European tribe dwelling in Asia Minor. The cap later caught the eye of the ancient Greeks, who decided to adopt it as their own.
Interestingly, during the bourgeois revolution in 18th-century France, the Phrygian cap gained prominence once again, serving as a significant symbol among the supporters of the Jacobins.
In the 20th century, another variant of this cap emerged, known as the Budyonovka cap and was predominantly worn by soldiers in the Red Army.
However, delving into the depths of ancient Indo-European paganism reveals a fascinating tapestry of beliefs. Among the various Aryan communities, the figurehead of their divine pantheon was the radiant deity, Mithras. This sun-faced god was considered the protector of vast expanses, embodying abundance and fertility. Interestingly, this divine association is reflected in the etymology of the word "mitria," which was used in ancient Russia to refer to a barnyard.
Furthermore, the term "Mitra" in both Orthodox and Catholic churches signifies a specific headdress with religious significance.
In addition to the reverence for Mithras, the ancient Aryans also honored Vertragna, the god of war and victory. This deity was depicted as a mercurial whirlwind, capable of both gentle, soothing warmth and devastatingly destructive force that could obliterate everything in its path.
Interestingly, during the bourgeois revolution in 18th-century France, the Phrygian cap gained prominence once again, serving as a significant symbol among the supporters of the Jacobins.
In the 20th century, another variant of this cap emerged, known as the Budyonovka cap and was predominantly worn by soldiers in the Red Army.
However, delving into the depths of ancient Indo-European paganism reveals a fascinating tapestry of beliefs. Among the various Aryan communities, the figurehead of their divine pantheon was the radiant deity, Mithras. This sun-faced god was considered the protector of vast expanses, embodying abundance and fertility. Interestingly, this divine association is reflected in the etymology of the word "mitria," which was used in ancient Russia to refer to a barnyard.
Furthermore, the term "Mitra" in both Orthodox and Catholic churches signifies a specific headdress with religious significance.
In addition to the reverence for Mithras, the ancient Aryans also honored Vertragna, the god of war and victory. This deity was depicted as a mercurial whirlwind, capable of both gentle, soothing warmth and devastatingly destructive force that could obliterate everything in its path.
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