I am a Russian/Ukrainian/Polish/Swedish who spent years and years researching Slavic mythology and folklore. We barely know anything about this character. Wikipedia is pretty accurate about it. Few mentions here and there but nothing more. Sadly, pretty much all knowledge about pre-Christian Slavic mythology/folklore has been destroyed or forgotten. But cool video 🤷🏻♂️
It is more common to learn about baba yaga, or the legends of Rasputin and his magic. I've also studied Russian lore even some ancient and have only heard a few references to a black God, I believe it's more of a nod to evil in general or a devil such as chort.
Ultimately, Chernobog and Belobog are NOT separate beings or Gods they are both aspects of the same God. They are akin to the Yin Yang Taoist philosophy of China. They weren't at odds with one another and didn't fight against one another as they represent different extremes of the same being. Evil is all a matter of perspective, one Man's evil is another Man's Good. It all depends on what your ethics, morals, religious beliefs and social conditioning beliefs are. For example when Viking raided and pillaged villages it benefitted them and brought them prosperity, so they saw it as a good thing. On the other hand those that were on the receiving end of their actions lost their food, clothing, women, valuables and the lives of their men so they viewed Vikings as evil. There is no inherent evil attached to darkness or the night or winter as it is just the the changing of the cycles of light and the seasons. Chernobog wasn't evil, Belobog wasn't good. They were a singular being displaying all of it's natural aspects without bias or intention.
One man’s evil is not another man’s good. Evil is evil. The law is written on our hearts. We know the difference between good and evil as small children.
@@lucio989 Your telling yourself a story to feel superior. Evil and Good exist 100% in the minds of men, pure and simple and it absolutely is relative and dependent upon the person. One man’s evil IS one man’s good, that is a fact not an opinion
@@BaritoneUkeBeast4Life nope. When an evil person does something evil their heart starts pounding, their heart rate increases, they start to hyperventilate. Their circulatory system struggles. We all know right from wrong of course there’s plenty of psychopaths as an exception.
@@lucio989 Boy are you ever delusional. Maybe when you do something you believe is wrong or evil that is how your body reacts, but don't expect that type of reaction from others. Keep in mind when someone does something that others find to be evil or selfish the person doing it feels that they are doing something good and are in the right. Nobody does evil deeds thinking that they are evil, every writer knows that when they create villians for their stories. Villains always believe themselves to be good or doing the right thing for themselves or for their cause. We all know right from wrong based on our collective society and culture but each person has their own faith, culture, morals and ethics.
@@lucio989 My message was deleted so I will type it again. Evil people are all in your head based on your opinions and beliefs. Maybe your body reacts that way out of guilt but don't believe that others have that problem. People you might deem as Evil don't believe that they are doing any evil. The vast majority of people who do what others would consider evil feel that what they do is good for them or their cause. villains don't see themselves as evil they see themselves as just. Ask any writer worth their salt and they will tell you that when they create a villain that the villain always believes he is doing the right thing. You can stick your head in the sand and tell yourself whatever story you choose, it does not make it so. All evil and good are matters of perspective and based on ones culture society and belief structure.
@@Pandemia616 interesting. I noticed a difference in slang and pronunciations in Ukraine from Moscow Russians. I can speak Ukrainian well enough to survive but I'm not expert. My college studies were in Russian language. I did visit Kiev in 1989 though and it was wonderful.
I am a Russian/Ukrainian/Polish/Swedish who spent years and years researching Slavic mythology and folklore. We barely know anything about this character. Wikipedia is pretty accurate about it. Few mentions here and there but nothing more. Sadly, pretty much all knowledge about pre-Christian Slavic mythology/folklore has been destroyed or forgotten. But cool video 🤷🏻♂️
It is more common to learn about baba yaga, or the legends of Rasputin and his magic. I've also studied Russian lore even some ancient and have only heard a few references to a black God, I believe it's more of a nod to evil in general or a devil such as chort.
How can you be all of that?
@@yoeyyoey8937 23 and me is awesome. Also, living in Europe for generations happens 😂
Awesome video thanks again
Chernobog is great in American gods
Even the ancient Slavs understood the balance of light and dark, and the universal dance.
They remind me of Baldur and Hodur from the Norse Mythology.
Ultimately, Chernobog and Belobog are NOT separate beings or Gods they are both aspects of the same God. They are akin to the Yin Yang Taoist philosophy of China. They weren't at odds with one another and didn't fight against one another as they represent different extremes of the same being. Evil is all a matter of perspective, one Man's evil is another Man's Good. It all depends on what your ethics, morals, religious beliefs and social conditioning beliefs are. For example when Viking raided and pillaged villages it benefitted them and brought them prosperity, so they saw it as a good thing. On the other hand those that were on the receiving end of their actions lost their food, clothing, women, valuables and the lives of their men so they viewed Vikings as evil. There is no inherent evil attached to darkness or the night or winter as it is just the the changing of the cycles of light and the seasons. Chernobog wasn't evil, Belobog wasn't good. They were a singular being displaying all of it's natural aspects without bias or intention.
One man’s evil is not another man’s good. Evil is evil. The law is written on our hearts. We know the difference between good and evil as small children.
@@lucio989 Your telling yourself a story to feel superior. Evil and Good exist 100% in the minds of men, pure and simple and it absolutely is relative and dependent upon the person. One man’s evil IS one man’s good, that is a fact not an opinion
@@BaritoneUkeBeast4Life nope. When an evil person does something evil their heart starts pounding, their heart rate increases, they start to hyperventilate. Their circulatory system struggles. We all know right from wrong of course there’s plenty of psychopaths as an exception.
@@lucio989 Boy are you ever delusional. Maybe when you do something you believe is wrong or evil that is how your body reacts, but don't expect that type of reaction from others. Keep in mind when someone does something that others find to be evil or selfish the person doing it feels that they are doing something good and are in the right. Nobody does evil deeds thinking that they are evil, every writer knows that when they create villians for their stories. Villains always believe themselves to be good or doing the right thing for themselves or for their cause. We all know right from wrong based on our collective society and culture but each person has their own faith, culture, morals and ethics.
@@lucio989 My message was deleted so I will type it again. Evil people are all in your head based on your opinions and beliefs. Maybe your body reacts that way out of guilt but don't believe that others have that problem. People you might deem as Evil don't believe that they are doing any evil. The vast majority of people who do what others would consider evil feel that what they do is good for them or their cause. villains don't see themselves as evil they see themselves as just. Ask any writer worth their salt and they will tell you that when they create a villain that the villain always believes he is doing the right thing. You can stick your head in the sand and tell yourself whatever story you choose, it does not make it so. All evil and good are matters of perspective and based on ones culture society and belief structure.
Fantastic video!
Could you explain nephalem?
Read "American Gods"
Marvel's Galactus
Chernobyl?
Coincidence?
No, the only connection is the Slavic word for Black.
Maybe.
Chernobyl is pronounced chur while chornobog is different. Chorny is black in Russian. White is belaya or belyi. Bog means God.
@BrianM-44041 Chernobyl means Black Weed/Grass in Ukrainian
@@Pandemia616 interesting. I noticed a difference in slang and pronunciations in Ukraine from Moscow Russians. I can speak Ukrainian well enough to survive but I'm not expert. My college studies were in Russian language. I did visit Kiev in 1989 though and it was wonderful.
So AI though
Lol one religion calling another delusional. Shocker!
Although your content is interesting, I will not be subscribing as the voicebot is rather obvious by sound.