Polish symbols and meanings

Slavic Symbols and Motifs from nature, and Pysanka Symbolism

Latin sigils

Celtic symbols are something we see quite frequently without even realizing it. For those who do not know Celts were an ancient group of people who were first

Ukrainian Egg Decorating has been handed down through generations since before the time of Christ. The symbols and colors all contain meaning, representing life: wishes of hope, health, prosperity, safety, and blessings. With the advent of Christianity, the symbols have taken on additional meanings reflecting the prayers and hopes that the coming of Christ has brought to Christians. Pysanky means “to write” as egg shells are not painted, but are decorated in a process using wax resistance…

Ever wonder what those abstract and sometimes ineligible pictures mean on Moroccan carpets? Throughout the history of Moroccan weavings and textiles, there has been a reoccurring collection of symbols, motifs, and tattoos used by artisans in their work.

Slavic symbols originate from Northern Europe and Eurasia. The Slavs, who were their creators, are an ethnic group that has existed in Europe since at least time of the Romans. Slavs are largest ethnic group in Europe that share a linguistic and cultural history. Ancient Slavs lived in tribal societies, presided over by tribal chieftains, and practiced a multi-theistic form of Paganism. Over time, however, tribes were consolidated and, not long after, most converted to Christianity...

Symbols and meanings

One of the goals of Witia project is to propagate the Slavic culture. Which is why, with great joy I look at ever growing popularity of Slavic traditions and beliefs, also among non-Slavic speaking people. Unfortunately, as it always happens, every stick has two ends, and in the case of ever growing