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Othala - Hõbekammi Saladus

9:38

Othala - Vaskia Varjus

8:13

Othala - Unenäo Lämmatav

6:30

Othala - Unelaulu Õhturahu

5:59

Othala - Tulering

6:54

Othala - Lõngad ja Leegid

Vastlapäev - a day of old, famed for its many traditions
It has long been told that the festival of Vastlapäev, now tied to Christian customs, draws its roots from ancient times, from the deep age of pagan beliefs, when people lived in harmony with the will of nature and unseen forces.
Of the origins and essence of the festival
The name "Vastlapäev" derives from a foreign tongue, meaning "eve of fasting." Yet, the essence of the day lies not in the name but in its spirit, for this celebration has always been a call to the earth, to its fruits, and to the promise of a bountiful harvest. On this day, as tradition held, winter shared its reign with the coming spring, and mankind sought blessing...

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6:16

Othala - Valguse Kutse

Просмотров 2,8 тыс.14 часов назад

The Tale of the Day of Candles In ancient times, when the land of Estia lay under a blanket of snow and the darkness of long winter nights veiled the sun beyond the horizon, the people who dwelled in the forests and by the rivers knew that nature breathed alongside them. For every season, there was a ritual to preserve the thread of life. Thus came the day now known as Küünipeäev-the day of lig...

9:38

Othala - Hõbekammi Saladus

Просмотров 4 тыс.День назад

Long ago, when forests were thicker and waters clearer, people spoke of wondrous beings dwelling beneath the waves. They were called Näkineid, and they were so beautiful that no mortal could resist their enchanting appearance. The elders said that Näkineid were water maidens with hair as golden as sunlight, flowing down their shoulders like streams, and their eyes sparkled like morning dew on g...

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Othala - Vaskia Varjus

Просмотров 4,3 тыс.День назад

The Tale of Vaskia, Guardian of the Sacred Forests In the days of old, when the earth was young and the heavens near, great forests stood tall, and within their shadowed depths dwelled Vaskia - a goddess whose name echoed like the rustling of leaves on a summer afternoon. She was known as the keeper of sacred groves, the protector of the forest’s peace, and the mistress of the life-giving force...

6:30

Othala - Unenäo Lämmatav

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The Legend of Luupainaja - The Night Tormentor In ancient times, when forests were wild and impenetrable, and people lived in fear of the spirits of the night, the Estonian folk told tales of a dark being - Luupainaja. His name meant "the one who presses on bones," and he was thus named, for his victims bore the weight of his torment. Luupainaja came when the sun sank beyond the horizon, and th...

5:59

Othala - Unelaulu Õhturahu

Просмотров 6 тыс.14 дней назад

Among the ancient Estonians, who lived in harmony with nature and the world of spirits, lullabies were not merely melodies to soothe a child to sleep-they were sacred chants, woven with love, magic, and age-old wisdom. Within them lay the tender power of a mother’s care, which, like a silken cloak, shielded the child from the unseen eyes of malevolent spirits and lifted their soul to the starry...

6:54

Othala - Tulering

Просмотров 5 тыс.21 день назад

In times when the forests were dense, the rivers full-flowing, and the earth still carried the breath of the gods, the ancient Estonians revered Fire as a heavenly gift, the keeper of life, and the protector of their kin. They said that within the flames lay the power of nature itself - the warmth of the sun, the wrath of thunder, and the light of the stars. Without fire, there was no home, no ...

5:31

Othala - Päikes ratta valvur

Просмотров 11 тыс.Месяц назад

The Christmas Goat - A Symbol of Winter Solstice and Rebirth The Christmas Goat (or "Joulupukki") is a traditional figure deeply connected to the celebration of the winter solstice and Christmas among the peoples of Northern Europe, including the ancient Estonians. This character originates from pre-Christian times and is rooted in the mythology and pagan customs of the region. Origins of the G...

6:35

Othala - Ennustuste Tants

Просмотров 3,7 тыс.Месяц назад

Yule - The Light of Rebirth Yule, the sacred celebration of the winter solstice, was a time of profound magic and hope for the ancient Estonians. As the longest night of the year enveloped the land in its cold embrace, the hearts of the people kindled with faith in the return of the light. This holiday symbolized not merely the arrival of a new day, but the beginning of a new cycle of life, lig...

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Othala - Lapi nõid

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The Mystery of the Lapland Witch: Reflections of Northern Winds in Estonian Myths Amid the cold winds and endless snowfields of Lapland, in the tales of Estonian elders, lives the enigmatic figure of the Lapi nõid - the Lapland witch. Her name whispers like the northern wind, shimmering with the magic of ancient peoples. Her power, veiled in mystery, is inseparable from the primal nature of a l...

Othala - Esivanemate tuli, igavene päike

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Othala - Esivanemate tuli, igavene päike

Просмотров 4,2 тыс.Месяц назад

Winter Solstice Among the Ancient Estonians: The Dance of Light and Darkness On the longest and darkest day of the year, when the night sky veiled the earth in its endless shroud, the ancient Estonians gathered around bonfires to celebrate the turning point of time - the winter solstice. This holiday, filled with magic and hope, was more than an astronomical event; it was a deeply spiritual exp...

5:31

Othala - Aurupesa

Просмотров 177 тыс.Месяц назад

The bathhouse in the East Baltic tradition bears a deep imprint of pagan roots and ancient rituals, shaping its magical essence over centuries. It is not just a place for cleansing the body but a sacred temple where humans connect with nature and the mystical forces of their ancestors. The bathhouse served not only as a space for purification but also as a sanctum for dialogue with the spirits ...

5:37

Othala - Külmataat

Просмотров 7 тыс.Месяц назад

Külmataat: The Tale of the Winter Spirit In the depths of ancient Estonian lands, amidst the biting frost and snow-laden forests, lived a spirit of winter, majestic and mysterious, known as Külmataat. People called him the "Cold Father," or sometimes the "Frost Grandfather," and those who heard his name could almost feel the icy breath of winter sweeping through the land, as if Külmataat himsel...

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Othala - Hinge tuul

Просмотров 7 тыс.2 месяца назад

In Estonian mythology, "Hinge tuul" - "the wind of the soul" - represents the delicate connection between humans and nature, between the earthly and the divine. It is the invisible breath of life that ties a person to their essence. According to ancient beliefs, the soul is akin to a breeze: free, weightless, unseen, yet tangible. Legends tell that at the moment of death, a person's soul leaves...

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Othala - Leil

Просмотров 8 тыс.2 месяца назад

In the silent stillness of a winter forest, where every sound seems to be part of an ancient symphony, the rising vapor of human breath weaves into the air, forming shapes both fleeting and profound. For the ancient Estonians, this was not merely a natural phenomenon but a reflection of life's essence itself - Leil, the delicate thread binding body and soul, man and nature, the warmth of life a...