mār Enlil Studies

The Origins of the Runes by mār Enlil   Runes, this Germanic alphabet, are at the center of many neo-pagan and esoteric fantasies. They are presented as a sacred, even magical, alphabet. However, this is not the case. This view stems more from modern fantasies than from historical facts. In this article, we will explore various explanations regarding the origin of the runes.   There is no settled mystery. Runes have been the subject of several hypotheses, but none is universally accepted, even though some hypotheses are more credible than others.   It should be noted that the oldest runic inscriptions date from the mid-2nd century. The name “rune” comes from a reconstructed Proto-Germanic form, *rūnō, which can be translated as “secret, mystery; secret conversation.”   Although often associated with Scandinavia, runic inscriptions are also found in Germany (especially in the southwest) and in England. Runes have also been found in Eastern Europe, but they are li...

 Vedic Religion and Hinduism - The Differences by mār Enlil    Vedicism is very different from Hinduism. Many people believe that Vedicism is “just Hinduism.” In fact, Vedicism is even referred to as “ancient Hinduism.” This is completely false! Vedic religion is Indo-European in origin, stemming from the peoples of the Sintashta (2200–1750 BCE) and Andronovo (2000–1150 BCE) cultures in Central Asia, who conquered India; whereas Hinduism is primarily a local Indian religion, influenced by Vedic religion, yet distinct from it.   Vedic religion is based on the Vedas, written in Sanskrit—the oldest written Indo-European language—around 1500 BCE, and consisting of four texts: the Rigveda, the Samaveda, the Yajurveda, and the Atharvaveda. Hinduism emerged with the Upanishads and then evolved through yoga, bhakti, and the Puranas beginning around 500 BCE.   Vedic religion is a ritual-based faith centered on animal sacrifice, in which the gods are primari...