One of the main concepts we need to realize to better understand old deities, is that the #calendar was divided in two or three #seasons:
If they were shepherds (e.g. #Celts), it was split in two — summer and winter, if the animals had to graze in the fields or stay in the barn
If they were farmers (e.g. #Romans), the seasons were three: spring, summer and #winter
So, gods could have two or three forms, according to the season: in #Slavic religion, there are both examples.
Bialobog and Czarnobog were called "the white god" and "the black god". The first one turned into the black one at the beginning of #November. One is extrovert and joyful; the other is introvert, loves the dark, and stillness. This is a good example of duality.
Other deities have a young form associated to the #spring, an adult one for #summer, and an old one for winter.
One example is Jarila¹ > Siva² > Koliada³
The beauty of fall has faded where I live and the fresh beauty of winter is being revealed. Fall abstract, 1 of 4 in a series representing all seasons.
First snow : as usual, everything always seem to be taken by surprise when the first snow comes. Only the coniferous trees seem to be happy about it, almost Christmas ready. Quebec, Oct 2023. #photography#bloomscrolling#flowers#winter#seasons#snow#insects
Climate researchers now have nearly five decades of satellite observations at their disposal. Analysis of this data reveals that spring has advanced by approximately 15 days, while autumn has been delayed by a similar amount. The overall outcome has been the extension of the growing season by an entire month over the past three decades
Any day now the luminaria or farolitos as known in some regions will start lighting up the dark night sky of New Mexico. I love the charm as the lights warm outdoor spaces especially when placed along the multi levels of traditional adobe architecture.