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[[File:Stone veneration in Kolomenskoe Moscow.jpg|thumb|Stone veneration in Kolomenskoe]]'''Golosov Ravine''' (Голосов Овраг), also known as Vlasov (Власов) ravine<ref>[http://moscowparks.narod.ru/mgomz/kolpark/golosovr.htm Data from «Улицы Москвы. Старые и новые названия». М., ИЦ «Наука,техника,образование», 2003] (Russian)</ref> is a deep [[ravine]] in [[Moscow]], [[Russia]], between the [[Kolomenskoe]] Hill and Dyakovo Hill. The ravine has several [[spring (hydrosphere)|springs]] and a [[stream|brook]] streaming at its bottom. |
[[File:Stone veneration in Kolomenskoe Moscow.jpg|thumb|Stone veneration in Kolomenskoe]]'''Golosov Ravine''' (Голосов Овраг), also known as Vlasov (Власов) ravine<ref>[http://moscowparks.narod.ru/mgomz/kolpark/golosovr.htm Data from «Улицы Москвы. Старые и новые названия». М., ИЦ «Наука,техника,образование», 2003] (Russian)</ref> is a deep [[ravine]] in [[Moscow]], [[Russia]], between the [[Kolomenskoe]] Hill and Dyakovo Hill. The ravine has several [[spring (hydrosphere)|springs]] and a [[stream|brook]] streaming at its bottom. |
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Up the stream of the book, on the left side of it, there are two "[[Sin- |
Up the stream of the book, on the left side of it, there are two "[[Sin-Kamen|sacred stones]]" from a [[pagan]] [[shrine]] that was located in the ravine. Initially the shrine was probably dedicated to [[Slavic mythology|Slavic deity]] [[Veles (god)|Veles]], and the name of Veles is still traceable in modern local name of the ravine (Golosov or Vlasov, through Volosov, from Velesov)<ref>[http://www.hrono.ru/religia/yazych/veles.php On the relation between the name Vlas and pagan god Veles] (in Russian)</ref>. The shrine was later [[Christianization|Christianized]]: a wooden [[chapel]] was constructed at the place of the shrine<ref name=archnadzor>[http://www.archnadzor.ru/?p=1455 History of the ravine] at archnadzor.ru (in Russian)</ref>, and the stones were re-interepreted by local inhabitants as traces of a famous battle between the [[St. George]] (the holy patron of Moscow) and a [[dragon]]<ref>[http://kahirka.narod.ru/nas.pnk/kasdiak.htm Project "Каширская Дорога"] (Russian)</ref><ref name=archnadzor/>, thus keeping the ancient mythological motive under a disguise of new names (see "Enemy of Perun and storm myth" section in [[Veles (god)|Veles]] article). In Soviet times stones were relocated from their initial location, which was closer to the bottom of the ravine, near the springs, further up the ravine, where they reside now. |
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The stones are still venerated<ref>[http://gromovdv.livejournal.com/12851.html Pictures of the veneration] (Russian)</ref>: local lore tells that they help to cure certain diseases, so people come and sit of them,<ref>[http://shamana.ucoz.ru/publ/5-1-0-34 Description of modern practices associated with the stone] (Russian)</ref> as well as tie small pieces of tissue to [[Wish Tree|nearby trees]].<ref>[http://www.kp.ru/daily/23537.5/41637/ К. Гусев. "Москвичи рискуют провалиться во времени". Комсомольская Правда 03.07.2005] (Russian)</ref> Stones also have their own names: one is called ''Deviy'' (or ''Devichiy'', {{lang-ru|Девий, Девичий}}, meaning "Virgin"), and is associated by modern worshipers with giving [[fertility]] to women,<ref>[http://hotimdetey.ru/article/sakralnie_mesta/devichiy_kamen/ Detailed description of actions that are expected from stone worshipers] (Russian)</ref> while the other one is called ''Gus'' (''Гусь'', meaning "[[Goose]]"). According to some sources, the stones were not continuously venerated by locals in the 20th century, which would mean that the tradition is discontinuous, and may not follow the older patterns, whatever they could be<ref name=rodniki/>. |
The stones are still venerated<ref>[http://gromovdv.livejournal.com/12851.html Pictures of the veneration] (Russian)</ref>: local lore tells that they help to cure certain diseases, so people come and sit of them,<ref>[http://shamana.ucoz.ru/publ/5-1-0-34 Description of modern practices associated with the stone] (Russian)</ref> as well as tie small pieces of tissue to [[Wish Tree|nearby trees]].<ref>[http://www.kp.ru/daily/23537.5/41637/ К. Гусев. "Москвичи рискуют провалиться во времени". Комсомольская Правда 03.07.2005] (Russian)</ref> Stones also have their own names: one is called ''Deviy'' (or ''Devichiy'', {{lang-ru|Девий, Девичий}}, meaning "Virgin"), and is associated by modern worshipers with giving [[fertility]] to women,<ref>[http://hotimdetey.ru/article/sakralnie_mesta/devichiy_kamen/ Detailed description of actions that are expected from stone worshipers] (Russian)</ref> while the other one is called ''Gus'' (''Гусь'', meaning "[[Goose]]"). According to some sources, the stones were not continuously venerated by locals in the 20th century, which would mean that the tradition is discontinuous, and may not follow the older patterns, whatever they could be<ref name=rodniki/>. |
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Golosov Ravine (Голосов Овраг), also known as Vlasov (Власов) ravine[1] is a deep ravine in Moscow, Russia, between the Kolomenskoe Hill and Dyakovo Hill. The ravine has several springs and a brook streaming at its bottom.
Up the stream of the book, on the left side of it, there are two "sacred stones" from a pagan shrine that was located in the ravine. Initially the shrine was probably dedicated to Slavic deity Veles, and the name of Veles is still traceable in modern local name of the ravine (Golosov or Vlasov, through Volosov, from Velesov)[2]. The shrine was later Christianized: a wooden chapel was constructed at the place of the shrine[3], and the stones were re-interepreted by local inhabitants as traces of a famous battle between the St. George (the holy patron of Moscow) and a dragon[4][3], thus keeping the ancient mythological motive under a disguise of new names (see "Enemy of Perun and storm myth" section in Veles article). In Soviet times stones were relocated from their initial location, which was closer to the bottom of the ravine, near the springs, further up the ravine, where they reside now.
The stones are still venerated[5]: local lore tells that they help to cure certain diseases, so people come and sit of them,[6] as well as tie small pieces of tissue to nearby trees.[7] Stones also have their own names: one is called Deviy (or Devichiy, Template:Lang-ru, meaning "Virgin"), and is associated by modern worshipers with giving fertility to women,[8] while the other one is called Gus (Гусь, meaning "Goose"). According to some sources, the stones were not continuously venerated by locals in the 20th century, which would mean that the tradition is discontinuous, and may not follow the older patterns, whatever they could be[9].
Both stones are of peculiar shape, which seem to have been exaggerated long ago by processing, but both are also vandalized by modern graffiti and inscriptions. Geologically the stones are pieces of local sandstone[9], although many sources claim them to be granite stones brought to the ravine by a glacier[3].
The nearby springs are also considered sacred (miracle-bearing) in both modern (Eastern Orthodoxy[10], Neopagan[11] and New-Age[12]), and, if judging on the existence of a chapel above it[3], older traditions. Several springs have (or had) their own names: Kadochka (literally: "Little Tub"; seemingly the most venerated one[10], with its sub-springs associated with St. George and Our Lady of Kazan[9]); Peter and Paul's spring; the spring of the 12 apostles; St. Nicholas spring[9]. Some of these springs were destroyed during the recent renovation works in the ravine[9].
During the renovation of Kolomenskoe sides of the ravine were reinforced, and pedestrian paths and stairs were created.
References
- ^ Data from «Улицы Москвы. Старые и новые названия». М., ИЦ «Наука,техника,образование», 2003 (Russian)
- ^ On the relation between the name Vlas and pagan god Veles (in Russian)
- ^ a b c d History of the ravine at archnadzor.ru (in Russian)
- ^ Project "Каширская Дорога" (Russian)
- ^ Pictures of the veneration (Russian)
- ^ Description of modern practices associated with the stone (Russian)
- ^ К. Гусев. "Москвичи рискуют провалиться во времени". Комсомольская Правда 03.07.2005 (Russian)
- ^ Detailed description of actions that are expected from stone worshipers (Russian)
- ^ a b c d e Ю.Насимович. РЕКИ, ОЗЁРА И ПРУДЫ МОСКВЫ (in Russian)
- ^ a b Чудотворные православные источники России
- ^ Голосов Овраг at lvovich.ru (Russian)
- ^ «Девичий камень» и «Гусь камень» в Коломенском at hotimdetey.ru (Russian)