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The video delves into the hidden knowledge and ancient practices surrounding the Roman god Saturn, equated with Kronos, focusing on themes of agriculture, fertility, and the intertwining of creation and destruction. It explores the Saturnalia festival, its rituals, and its connection to the underworld and ancestral beliefs. Saturn's role in shaping the world, his depiction as a hooded god, and his association with time, seasons, and the sun are highlighted. The Golden Age, marked by a lack of laws and coercion, under Saturn's rule, alongside the belief that Latin people descended from him, is also discussed. Overall, the video illuminates the multifaceted nature and significance of Saturn in ancient beliefs and traditions.
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In this part of the video, the discussion revolves around Saturn, a god hidden in plain sight in the modern world. Saturn is associated with the day named after him, Saturday, and an ancient festival near modern Christmas which represented relaxation and a return to the Golden Age. The poet Ovid describes Saturn as the one who brought order to the world, separating Earth from sky and sea from land. The Romans equated Saturn with the god Kronos. The festival of Saturnalia, celebrated from December 17th to 23rd, involved courts being adjourned, gift-giving, and a reversal of social order. Microbius Ambrosius Theodosius wrote about Saturn in his work “The Saturnalia,” revealing some details but also hinting at deeper concealed knowledge about the deity that the Ancients purposely kept hidden.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the hidden principles that flow from the fountain of pure truth, focusing on the ancient practices of guarding the secrets of sacred knowledge in various religions. The video explores the connection between the Roman god Saturn and the Greek god Kronos, both associated with agriculture and harvest. Saturn’s name likely relates to “satus,” meaning the sower, as he taught agriculture and field fertilization to mankind. Saturn was also linked to Earthly fertility and royal aspects. The segment delves into the myths and origins surrounding Saturn and his role in ancient beliefs and practices.
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In this segment of the video, it discusses the father of Picus, the first king of Latinum, who is linked to the power of lightning traditionally associated with ruling deities. Legends portray him as an ancient king ruling with Janus, later succeeded by Jupiter. The creation myth parallels the Norse myth of Ymir, whose dismembered body became the earth, sea, trees, and sky. Both Saturn and Ymir symbolize chaotic matter forming the world. Saturn is considered an ancestral figure, embodying the force of life and a chthonic nature. The Palazzgias oracle advises settling in a land sacred to Saturn, where a shrine to Dies and an altar to Saturn are built.
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In this segment of the video, it discusses how human sacrifices were replaced by offerings of masks to Hades and clay figurines to Saturn during the Saturnalia festival. Saturn, also known as Dis Pater, was associated with wealth and protection of treasures stored in the Temple of Saturn. The Etruscan artifacts connect Saturn to the north, the realm of the Dead, and his rule over winter lightning. The festival of Saturnalia also honors Mania, the goddess of the Dead and ancestors. Saturn was linked with both fertility and destruction through his wives Ops and Lua. This dual nature is likened to the Gaelic god Dagda, connecting creation and destruction with time, similar to his association with Janus at transition points.
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In this segment of the video, it is discussed how Saturn is depicted as a hooded God and connected to Saturnalia, involving rituals like kindling wax tapers and using masks. The link between Saturn, Dece, and human sacrifice is highlighted. The Festival of Saturnalia is explained as a time when the underworld gates are open, associated with a belief in avoiding battle. The connection between Saturn as the father of the Latin people is mentioned, with references to ancient beliefs and traditions.
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In this segment of the video, it discusses the origins and traditions associated with the Roman festival of Saturnalia. The Celts believed they were descended from a goddess, while other groups associated themselves with different ancestral gods like Mars or Jupiter. Sacrifices and rites were performed during this festival to honor the dead and ancestors. Gladiatorial games were also tied to this tradition, possibly seen as a form of sacrifice. The festival’s timing around the winter solstice and its connection to the underworld are highlighted. Saturnalia was a highly revered and popular celebration that involved rituals associated with ancestors and the dead, similar to Gaelic traditions.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the Saturnalia festival and its ancient connections to similar festivals in Europe. The festival involves the reversal of social rules, gift-giving, and merry-making. The ritual also includes the flouting of social norms and laws, linking Saturn’s rule and nature to the violation of these norms. The statue of Saturn is bound with a woolen cord, symbolically released only during the Festival of Saturnalia. The video mentions a late Pagan Theory within Saturnalia, connecting Saturn to time, seasons, and the sun. It is highlighted that gods represent various concepts beyond simple associations, and Saturn is also tied to planting and the agricultural cycle. Saturn is sometimes depicted in a horse form in mythology, and the speaker shares a story about Saturn mating with Philyra and giving birth to the Centaur teacher, Chiron.
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In this segment of the video, it discusses Saturn’s rule during the Golden Age, characterized by a lack of coercion and laws, where people lived in a pure state similar to the Christian Garden of Eden. There was no private property under Saturn’s rule, and borders for fields were not allowed. The Saturnalia festival, involving gift-giving and honoring the dead, was also mentioned. Saturn was associated with the Golden Age of man, and many Latin people believed they descended from him.