Symbolism of God-Bull in Trypilian mythology and culture

10 September 2023

Bull, as a symbol, occupies an important place in Tripoli mythology and culture.He acts as an embodiment of the supreme deity, God-father, and has deep sacred meanings for the people of Tripoli. The analysis of the texts allows us to reveal various aspects of the symbolism of the bull, his contact connection with religious ideas and cultural practices.

In Trypilian mythology, the bull symbolizes the sky, sun, and wealth and fertility.

He acts as the personification of the male principle of Nature and has an inseparable connection with the supreme deity. The bull is also full associated with the idea of dualism, which is reflected in visual images and rituals, which symbolically convey the marriage of God-Father and Goddess-mother. An important component of bull symbolism is its material embodiment.In the economic activity of Trypilians, the number of bulls available on the farm reflected the level of wealth of the family or settlement.This was reflected in material artifacts, such as clay thrones and burials of bull horns in dwellings. This testifies to the great significance of the bull's symbolism in the cultural life of the people of Tripoli.

Trypilians may be ancestors of Proto-Greeks and Proto-Slavs

Researchers note, that the symbolism of the bull is widespread in various cultures of the world.In Greek mythology, the bull embodied Zeus-thunderbolt, and in words in Yan mythology, the bull was identified with Perun-thunderbolt. This gives reason to assume, that the Trypians may be the ancestors of the Proto-Greeks and Proto-Slavs. This so-called connection is also confirmed by the presence of common mythological stories about the marriage of the Heavenly Father and the Mother-Earth, which have parallels in the Greek myth of the abduction of Europa by Zeus.

In the Trypilian culture, the symbolism of the bull is not limited to mythology, it permeates various spheres of life. Example, worship of fire and space objects, such as the Sun and the Moon, which testifies to the cosmogonic ideas of the Trypilians. It is also worth noting the presence of anthropomorphic figurines, which have a religious meaning and symbolically convey abstract ideas about the divine.

In general, the symbolism of the bull in Trypilian mythology and culture appears in a wide range of manifestations:from religious images to material artifacts. It is of deep importance for understanding the worldview and cultural heritage of the people of Trypil. The study of the symbolism of the bull expands our understanding not only of the Trypilian culture, but also world mythology, calling different cultures through common images and symbols.

Trypil culture, laying a solid foundation for the high cultural development of the following their communities, played an important role in the history of Ukraine.

The symbolism of the bull is inextricably associated with this culture and is an important element of its heritage. Studying the symbolism of the bull helps to better understand ancient ideas, religious views and cultural values of Trypilians, as well as their influence on the further development of civilizational processes in the region.

In general, symbol of God-The bull in Tripoli mythology and culture has a multifaceted character and is reflected in various aspects of the life and beliefs of the people of Tripoli. This symbol has a deep meaning for understanding their worldview and cultural heritage. The study of bull symbolism expands our knowledge of ancient cultures and contributes to the preservation and study of the multi-layered history of Ukraine.

The information was collected by the editor Dmytro Hnylozubenko

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