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  • indigen
    Senior Member
    • May 2009
    • 1558

    #76
    Originally posted by Volk View Post
    I think what needs to be stressed here is that the Kutlesko Sonce is our national symbol, but Macedonia has other symbols that need to be investigated and celebrated.

    Having a rich history is nothing to be afraid of, quite the opposite.
    That sounds reasonable enough to me and in that light I post the following:

    Contemporary Macedonian Nation with Ancient Heritage and Roots!

    Some images:


    Macedonian Sun from 5500 BC
    Neolithic inhabitation of the so called Porodin group on Pelagonija show a specific sign on living and burial. The archaeological material found in the many tombs near the Black river (map 4) show an exceptional knowledge of organising space, and semantic shaping of the Neolithic pots which are a clear testimony of the respect for the cult of the sun and the cult of the cosmos, (space, universe) and a longer cultural continuity with the oldest (up to now) registered solar symbols and diverse cosmographies, cosmogonies and cosmologies from around 5.500 B.C..





    Macedonian Rally in Sydney (Martin Place) from 1993.


    World Macedonian Congress (USA) Logo from 1992 publication.


    Macedonian "Coat of Arms" used by a number Macedonian
    community organisations in Australia since the mid 1990s.


    Post card depicting a "coat of arms" with all the elements of
    the Macedonian heritage. (Sydney, Australia - early 1990s).


    Sydney Carnevale 1996

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    • indigen
      Senior Member
      • May 2009
      • 1558

      #77
      Originally posted by Volk View Post
      I think what needs to be stressed here is that the Kutlesko Sonce is our national symbol, but Macedonia has other symbols that need to be investigated and celebrated.

      Having a rich history is nothing to be afraid of, quite the opposite.
      Agreeing with you and developing the theme, I suggest those with an enquiring mind look into the following symbol (also found above on the Golden casket from Kutlesh):




      The fleur-de-lis (or fleur-de-lys; plural: fleurs-de-lis; French pronunciation: [flœʁ də lis]) is a stylized lily (in French, fleur means flower, and lis means lily) or iris that is used as a decorative design or symbol.^ Decorative Tile: Fleur de Lis Design. It may be "at one and the same time, political, dynastic, artistic, emblematic, and symbolic", especially in heraldry.^ It may be purely ornamental or it may be "at one and the same time political, dynastic, artistic, emblematic and symbolic", especially in heraldry. It is represented in Unicode at U+269C (⚜) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block.

      Usages
      While the fleur-de-lis has appeared on countless European coats of arms and flags over the centuries, it is particularly associated with the French monarchy in a historical context, and continues to appear in the arms of the King of Spain and the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, members of the House of Bourbon. It remains an enduring symbol of France that appears on French postage stamps, although it has never been adopted officially by any of the French republics. In North America, the fleur-de-lis is often associated with areas formerly settled by France, such as Quebec, St. Louis, Louisville, and Louisiana, and with French-speaking people in other Canadian provinces.

      .It is also the emblem of the city of Florence, and of the Swiss municipality of Schlieren.^ It is also the emblem of the city of Florence and of the Swiss municipality of Schlieren.

      In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the flag of Bosnia-Herzegovina from 1992 to 1998 contained six fleurs-de-lis and is used as a national symbol of Bosniaks taken from old medieval bosnian flag that represented bosnian kingdom.

      In the United Kingdom, a fleur-de-lis has appeared in the official arms of the Norroy King of Arms for hundreds of years.

      The Welsh poet Hedd Wyn used Fleur de Lys as his pen name when he won his chair at the National Eisteddfod of Wales (Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru), the national poetry contest.

      It appears on military insignia and the logos of many different organizations, and during the 20th century it was adopted by various Scouting organizations worldwide for their badges.

      Architects and designers use it alone and as a repeated motif in a wide range of contexts, from ironwork to bookbinding, especially where a French context is implied.^ How did a symbol once reserved for French royalty become such a favorite design for use in home décor?

      As a religious symbol it may represent the Trinity, or be an iconographic attribute of the archangel Gabriel, notably in representations of the Annunciation.^ From France to England, to Florence, to Religious Symbolism, the Fleur-de-Lys has represented a virtuous force for good.

      The symbol is also often used on a compass rose to mark the north direction, a tradition started by Flavio Gioja, a Neapolitan mariner of the fourteenth century.

      [.....]

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      • Bratot
        Senior Member
        • Sep 2008
        • 2855

        #78
        Description
        Coin, Tetrobol, silver, autonomous issues, Ancient Greek, Amphipolis, Macedonia, 196-168 BC, Silver disc with designs in relief on either side. Obverse: Macedonian shield with six ray centre pattern. Reverse: Prow of galley right, greek inscription "coin of the Macedonians" and P in field right.

        The purpose of the media is not to make you to think that the name must be changed, but to get you into debate - what name would suit us! - Bratot

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        • Bratot
          Senior Member
          • Sep 2008
          • 2855

          #79
          Originally posted by indigen View Post
          Agreeing with you and developing the theme, I suggest those with an enquiring mind look into the following symbol (also found above on the Golden casket from Kutlesh):




          The fleur-de-lis (or fleur-de-lys; plural: fleurs-de-lis; French pronunciation: [flœʁ də lis]) is a stylized lily (in French, fleur means flower, and lis means lily) or iris that is used as a decorative design or symbol.^ Decorative Tile: Fleur de Lis Design. It may be "at one and the same time, political, dynastic, artistic, emblematic, and symbolic", especially in heraldry.^ It may be purely ornamental or it may be "at one and the same time political, dynastic, artistic, emblematic and symbolic", especially in heraldry. It is represented in Unicode at U+269C (⚜) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block.

          Usages
          While the fleur-de-lis has appeared on countless European coats of arms and flags over the centuries, it is particularly associated with the French monarchy in a historical context, and continues to appear in the arms of the King of Spain and the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, members of the House of Bourbon. It remains an enduring symbol of France that appears on French postage stamps, although it has never been adopted officially by any of the French republics. In North America, the fleur-de-lis is often associated with areas formerly settled by France, such as Quebec, St. Louis, Louisville, and Louisiana, and with French-speaking people in other Canadian provinces.

          .It is also the emblem of the city of Florence, and of the Swiss municipality of Schlieren.^ It is also the emblem of the city of Florence and of the Swiss municipality of Schlieren.

          In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the flag of Bosnia-Herzegovina from 1992 to 1998 contained six fleurs-de-lis and is used as a national symbol of Bosniaks taken from old medieval bosnian flag that represented bosnian kingdom.
          In the United Kingdom, a fleur-de-lis has appeared in the official arms of the Norroy King of Arms for hundreds of years.

          The Welsh poet Hedd Wyn used Fleur de Lys as his pen name when he won his chair at the National Eisteddfod of Wales (Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru), the national poetry contest.

          It appears on military insignia and the logos of many different organizations, and during the 20th century it was adopted by various Scouting organizations worldwide for their badges.

          Architects and designers use it alone and as a repeated motif in a wide range of contexts, from ironwork to bookbinding, especially where a French context is implied.^ How did a symbol once reserved for French royalty become such a favorite design for use in home décor?

          As a religious symbol it may represent the Trinity, or be an iconographic attribute of the archangel Gabriel, notably in representations of the Annunciation.^ From France to England, to Florence, to Religious Symbolism, the Fleur-de-Lys has represented a virtuous force for good.

          The symbol is also often used on a compass rose to mark the north direction, a tradition started by Flavio Gioja, a Neapolitan mariner of the fourteenth century.

          [.....]

          http://www.thefullwiki.org/Fleur-de-lis
          The Fleur de lys or more simply the Iris was used to symbolize Hera- and she on the other hand was symbol of the matriarchy.



          Hera is also known as Pelasgian priestess/goddess of nature.



          Later the IRIS became a symbol of the Virgin Mary, in both the eastern and western Christianity.
          It determines the characteristics of God, purity, innocence, kingdom, power, etc.

          Certain symbols abound in modern Western culture that are instantly recognizable: the cross signifies Christianity, the six-pointed Star of David is revered by Jews, the golden arches frequently means it's time for lunch. Other symbols, however, require a bit of decoding-particularly those found in cemeteries. Cemeteries are virtual encyclopedias of symbolism. Engravings on tombstones, mausoleums and memorials tell us just about everything there is to know about a person: date of birth and death as well as religion, ethnicity, occupation, community interests, and much more. In the fascinating new book Stories in Stone: The Complete Guide to Cemetery Symbolism by noted author Douglas Keister, the secrets of cemetery symbolism are finally revealed. Did you know that it is quite rare to see a sunflower on a tombstone? Did you know that the human foot symbolizes humility and service since it consistently touches the earth? Or the humble sheaf of wheat-while it is often used to denote someone who has lived a long and fruitful life? Do you know other meanings it might carry?Stories in Stone provides history along with images of a wide variety of common and not-so-common cemetery symbols, and offers an in-depth examination of stone relics and the personal and intimate details they display-flora and fauna, religious icons, society symbols, and final impressions of how the deceased wished to be remembered. Douglas Keister has created a practical field guide that is compact and portable, perfect for those interested in family histories and genealogical research, and is the only book of its kind that unlocks the language of symbols in a comprehensive and easy-to-understand manner.Douglas Keister has photographed fourteen award-winning, critically acclaimed books (including Red Tile Style: America's Spanish Revival Architecture, The Bungalow: America's Arts & Crafts Home, and Storybook Style: America's Whimsical Homes of the Twenties) earning him the title "America's most noted photographer of historic architecture." He also writes and illustrates magazine articles and contributes photographs and essays to other books, calendars, posters, and greeting cards. Doug lives in Chico, California, and travels frequently to photograph and lecture on historic architecture and photography.



          Something obscurely writen:
          There are iris species names - Iris mesopotamia and I. kashmiriana - that correspond to territories where Alexander the Great's army marched eastward as far as India in the fourth century B.C. This son of Philip of Macedonia was the first conqueror of Western civilization and as a result was a spearhead of ancient Greek culture. Other irises collected at around the same period reflect places that the Greeks colonized on Turkish shores - Iris trojana, I. cypriana and I. junonia.

          The goddess Iris of Greek mythology was a beloved messenger of the gods, especially of Hera, who became Juno to the ancient Romans. She had golden wings and was the goddess of the rainbow. Iris traveled on the rainbow's arc, carrying commands and messages from the ancient gods to mankind. Iris married the west wind, Zephyrus. To this day, the Greeks plant irises on women's graves, believing that the goddess Iris will guide the souls of women to their last resting places.

          In the Christian world, the fleur-de-lis came to be particularly sacred to the Virgin Mary. A legend tells of a knight who could never remember more than the two words Ave Maria of the Latin prayer that was said to honor the Holy Mother. Night and day, he continued his supplications with these two words. After many years, the old man died and was buried in the chapel yard of a convent. Proof of the acceptance of his brief but sincere prayer by the Virgin Mary came when a plant of fleur-de-lis grew upon his grave. On each flower, golden letters spelled out Ave Maria.

          http://www.herbs2000.com/flowers/i_history.htm


          Hera and Prometheus Interior of a Red Figure Kylix by Douris, found in Vulci.

          Hera appears to be the sublime embodiment of strict matronly virtue, and is on that account the protectress of purity and married women. Faultless herself in her fidelity as a wife, she is essentially the type of the sanctity of the marriage tie, and holds in abhorrence any violation of its obligations. So strongly was she imbued with this hatred of any immorality, that, finding herself so often called upon to punish the failings of both gods and men in this respect, she became jealous, harsh, and vindictive. Her exalted position as the wife of the supreme deity, combined with her extreme beauty, caused her to become exceedingly vain, and she consequently resented with great severity any infringement on her rights as queen of heaven, or any apparent slight on her personal appearance.

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          The purpose of the media is not to make you to think that the name must be changed, but to get you into debate - what name would suit us! - Bratot

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          • julie
            Senior Member
            • May 2009
            • 3869

            #80
            Macedonian history stolen by Griks with their falsification of all of our symbols and the west continues to support the liars
            "The moral revolution - the revolution of the mind, heart and soul of an enslaved people, is our greatest task."__________________Gotse Delchev

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            • Vangelovski
              Senior Member
              • Sep 2008
              • 8531

              #81
              Originally posted by Bratot View Post
              Isn't enough that on these coins depicting those shields is writen Makedon?

              To whom else they would probably belong?
              Point taken.
              If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

              The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people; a change in their religious sentiments, of their duties and obligations...This radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments, and affections of the people was the real American Revolution. John Adams

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              • George S.
                Senior Member
                • Aug 2009
                • 10116

                #82
                Do you know i never thought of it the macedonians were using the sun symbol long time before the greeks stttled the greek peninsula.THe macedonians worshipped the sun & used the sun symbol.
                "Ido not want an uprising of people that would leave me at the first failure, I want revolution with citizens able to bear all the temptations to a prolonged struggle, what, because of the fierce political conditions, will be our guide or cattle to the slaughterhouse"
                GOTSE DELCEV

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                • Bratot
                  Senior Member
                  • Sep 2008
                  • 2855

                  #83
                  On the first page I presented the plate from St. Sofia church in Ohrid which is dated 10-11 century:



                  The same symbol of eternity can be found in the church of St. Panteleimon in Skopje:

                  The purpose of the media is not to make you to think that the name must be changed, but to get you into debate - what name would suit us! - Bratot

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                  • Bratot
                    Senior Member
                    • Sep 2008
                    • 2855

                    #84
                    I'm curious about the symbol of Macedonian Ministry of Defence, if there is any inspiration from the symbol of eternity, engraved on ancient Macedonian shields:



                    The purpose of the media is not to make you to think that the name must be changed, but to get you into debate - what name would suit us! - Bratot

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                    • Stevce
                      Member
                      • Jan 2016
                      • 200

                      #85
                      According to the book VISOKA AND STARO BONCE.
                      In the quest for the location of the city of Pelagonia our attention was captured by the remains of the monumental tomb on Pavla Cuka at the southwestern corner of Staro Bonce on the borderline with the villages Bonce and Podmol. Among the renowned tombs of the so-called Pelagonian or Macedonian type discovered near the villages of Gorno Selo, Varos, Bonce, Suvodol, Lokveni and others, only the monumental tomb in Staro Bonce was executed by careful construction implementing at processing of stone blocks. It seems that there are multiple Macedonian type tombs which have been discovered in the Republic of Macedonia. Why not dig them up and show case them to the world?

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                      • vicsinad
                        Senior Member
                        • May 2011
                        • 2337

                        #86
                        Originally posted by Stevce View Post
                        Why not dig them up and show case them to the world?
                        Because according to Greece and Europe, Macedonians talking about their own history is equivalent to aggressive nationalism.

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