Famous mythological gods of fire

Fire is an alluring and at the same time a dangerous element. His flames are always disobedient, and a small spark can burn everything in its path. But how does it attract the look of the fire on a summer night or the image of a lighted candle in a dark room! In ancient times, people worshiped fire, because this element was in many ways saving for them. With his help, Heated houses, lit the way in the darkness. To the above elements were treated with awe and respect. And if there is a fire, there must be also its patrons. Virtually every people had their gods controlling this or that element. We are interested in the gods of fire, and we will stop at the most famous of them. So, in ancient Greece, the famous Hephaestus was considered the patron of the flame, the Svarogs and Semargles in the Slavs, Agni in the Indian mythology. In this article, we will recall the cults of these mythological deities.

Hephaestus

The God-toiler, the son of Hera and Zeus, was born weak and painful. His mother, seeing how frail he was, threw him out of heaven, as a result of which he was forever lame. The boy was sheltered by the sea nymphs of Thetis and Eurynom. The grown-up boy presented his rescuers with self-made articles made of precious metals. Subsequently, his skill was to the liking of the gods of Olympus, and even Hera was merciful and took her son. Hephaestus was unhappy only in love. His wife, the beautiful Aphrodite, in his absence Indulged in love pleasures with Ares. As a result, the god of fire punished lovers. He built a trap on the bed, into which a couple fell. Over their tortures and attempts to free themselves, all the gods were amused. In addition, Hephaestus, like the other good gods of fire, was recognized as the patron of all hard-working people, especially blacksmiths.

Svarog

This Slavic fire- god personifies the earthly flame, originating from the light of the sun. Svarog was credited with virtuous qualities, because he supplied people with warmth, light, and destructive forces, because in his power to send people drought and fires. In addition, like the rest of the fierce gods of fire, he was revered as a patron of wars and natural elements. Him Features such as observation, intelligence, rationality are inherent. The God of fire in Slavic mythology had really golden hands, it was easy for him to give all the secrets of crafts. In order to obtain his favor and protection, he was offered various sacrifices. Svarog was liked by zealous people, acting with perseverance and perseverance, calm and prudent.

Agni

This mythological character, as well as other peace-loving gods of fire, appears in parallel in the role of keeper of the hearth and sacrificial fire. In ancient India, Agni was considered the chief of the earthly gods. Its main function was to mediate between other deities and people inhabiting the earth. This immortal mortal guest, as he was called by the ancient Indians, as well as other gods of fire, generously endowed people with various blessings and protected them from evil demons, murderous hunger and hopeless poverty. However, over time Agni undergoes metamorphosis. As a result, he becomes one of the eight gods-mirostoderzhtsev.