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Duke Margiris – The Last Stand of Pilenai (1336)
The ultimate Liti "die on your feet" story. Margiris was a duke who defended the Pilenai fortress against a massive teutonic assault. When it became clear that defeat was inevitable, the defenders burned their own fort, killed each other, and set everything ablaze, rather than be taken prisoner or enslaved. Chroniclers say ~4,000 people perished, and the sheer brutality and loyalty to freedom turned Margiris into a national legend. Think Thermopylae, but Baltic and grimmer.
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In
Lithuania,
the act of suicide—far from being viewed solely as despair—is often wrapped in a cloak of
grim majesty, an echo from the
ancient Baltic soul. ❤️
From the legendary mass self-immolation at
Pilenai in 1336 >>197798 , where thousands chose flames and blades over enslavement, a deep cultural vein was struck—one that honors death with dignity over life in chains.
To the Lithi spirit, poverty, dishonor, and subjugation are fates worse than death, and choosing one’s own end 
becomes
an act of ultimate sovereignty.
This ethos runs like iron through our medieval chronicles, through folk songs and poetry, where doomed lovers leap from cliffs, warriors fall by their own sword rather than yield, and forest spirits weep not for the dead, but for the shamefully living.
;;Even our genetic melancholy, that heavy Baltic quietness;;, whispers a message older than Christendom:
better to vanish with pride than kneel with breath. It is not about surrender. It is about refusing to let your enemies write your final line.
And in this refusal, there is something terrible, beautiful, and defiantly Lithuanian.
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Šventaragis – The Mythic Founder
While more myth than history, Grand Duke Šventaragis supposedly founded the Valley of Šventaragis (now part of Vilnius), where Lithuanian rulers would be cremated in sacred oak groves. He’s seen as a noble proto-pagan king who kept the sacred flame of the old gods alive. In some tales, he’s a knightly figure in his own right—wise, noble, and tied to the land.
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Vytautas the Great – Knight, Duke, God-tier Strategist (1350–1430)Not just a real historical figure—he’s practically a Baltic Arthur. Vytautas crushed the Teutonic Order at Grunwald, united vast territories, played political 4D chess across Europe, and almost became King. His charisma and ruthlessness are legendary. Some stories even depict him as untouchable in battle, protected by destiny, and marching with banners that glowed like fire. №197806[Quote]
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>>197809how about… no
Iceland won
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>>197805 >>197798 >>197795 >>197794 >>197793 The Iron Wolf & Gediminas' DreamNot a knight per se, but this myth birthed
Vilnius.
Grand Duke Gediminas dreams of a howling iron wolf on a hill. A pagan priest/wizard Lizdeika interprets it: a mighty city will rise here
. Gediminas, often seen as a warrior-king in his own right,
builds Vilnius on that spot. The
wolf becomes a lasting symbol of Lithuanian strength, resilience, and mystic power.
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Grand Duke Gediminas >>197816 is
one of the most pivotal and iconic figures in Liti history, a man who laid the groundwork for the rise of the
Grand Duchy as a European power. His legacy blends historical brilliance with mythic weight—a statesman, warrior, and nation-builder whose shadow still stretches across Lithuania’s identity.
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>>197812How about no… Brazil won
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>>197826 >>197824 >>197817 >>197816 Balancing the Sword and the PenWhat makes
Gediminas unique is
his ability to balance spiritual diplomacy with martial strength. He famously wrote letters to the Pope and to Western Europe, portraying
Lithuania as open to Christian dialogue—while
cleverly stalling conversion 
and
buying time to build internal strength. This allowed
Baltia to
stay pagan longer than any other European power,
guarding its autonomy against both religious crusade and political manipulation.
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Legacy Gediminas’s sons and grandsons—especially Algirdas and Vytautas—would build upon his foundation. His dynasty, the
Gediminids, would shape the fate of Eastern Europe for centuries, producing rulers of Poland, Hungary, and Bohemia. In Lithi cultural memory
>>197829 >>197826 >>197824 >>197817 >>197816 , Gediminas stands as a symbol of clever pride, spiritual independence, and the
ability to dream empires into being.
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>>197825how about… no
Iceland won
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>”Created in 1990 by the Liti Animated Film Studio, this film tells the mythological tale of the founding of Medieval Lithuanian capital Vilnius. According to the legend, Gediminas, the Grand Duke of Lithuania, killed a proud and powerful aurochs while hunting and afterwards dreamed a howling iron wolf. The pagan priest Lizdeika prophesied: “A capital will arise here, power and beauty of which will be legendary throughout the world. It’s glory will be as mighty as the howl of the iron wolf.”tanimation might be potato quality but it’s pure sovl
from
1990’s liti animators. Raw, mystical, and unforgettable.
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>Psychological costume drama about the life of Lithuanian king Mindaugas based on a play by Latvian dramaturgist Mārtiņš Zīverts. The action takes place in Mindaugas' castle Voruta on an Autumn evening in 1263. Zīverts was from Semigallia, born just a few miles away from the Lithuanian border. Ouuuu, now that’s what I’m talking about—another oldschool gem straight outta the misty pagan forests, this time crafted by our long-lost Baltic cousins, the ever-adorable tribe of latvians. 🍃⚔️ You just know it’s gonna hit different—equal parts melancholic, mythic, and full of that strange Baltic charm that makes you feel like you’re watching ancient gods whisper through birch trees in 12 fps.
language, actors are lities. setting is in lithuania, voruta in 1263.
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Narimantas – The Pagan Knight Turned Eastern Hero
>Son of Gediminas, baptized but never quite tamed. Fought for Lithuania, but was also given rule in Eastern lands like Pskov and later perished in battle defending the frontier. Known for his courage, shifting allegiances, and tragic, war-torn life. He’s like a wandering knight from a Russian bylina but rooted in Baltic blood.
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hey hey hey hey I love and admire the oldschool Russian heroes, the bogatyrs. But if it were 700–800 years earlier, I’d ride straight into the kremlin, drag that faggot putler out by his bald little mongol head, and chop it clean off—no questions, no trial no nothing, right outside the Kremlin walls, by Saint Basil’s Cathedral. The last thing that 160cm manlet would hear would be: “Hey faggot, who’s the bogatyr now, faggot?” Just like that 22 y.o. Polish lad did yesterday outside Warsaw University in broad daylight—literally took someone’s head off with an axe, middle of the day. The Commonwealth spirit lives on.
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A Thousand (((1000))) Year State ;p Baltia my Beloved
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A 1000
(((Thousand))) Year State :b
Baltia my beloved
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Baltic VidilismBaltic Vidilism (often known today through the modern revival called
Romuva)
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Baltic VidilismBaltic Vidilism (often known today through the modern revival called
Romuva)
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Baltic Vidilism
Core Characteristics of Baltic Vidilism
2. Sun and Seasonal Worship
The Sun is central, often viewed as a female divine force bringing life and order. Celebrations followed the solar calendar—major festivals like Rasa (Summer Solstice), Kūčios (Winter Solstice Eve), and Užgavenes (Carnival) reflect a deep connection to the cycle of seasons..
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Baltic Vidilism
Core Characteristics of Baltic Vidilism
3. Fire as a Holy Element
Eternal sacred fires were maintained by priestesses (similar to Roman Vestals). Fire was seen as a messenger between humans and the gods, and letting it go out was considered a spiritual disaster
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Baltic VidilismCore Characteristics of Baltic Vidilism3.
Fire as a Holy Element pt. II
Eternal Fire: Fire was central to the ancient Baltic religion. Destructive and Creative symbolism. №197979[Quote]
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Baltic Vidilism
Core Characteristics of Baltic Vidilism
5. Harmony over Dualism
Unlike Norse or Christian mythologies, Baltic deities were not strongly divided into "good" and "evil." Gods and spirits were part of nature’s balance—thunderstorms, fertility, death, and healing all had their divine personifications.
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Baltic Vidilism Unique Features (Idomybes)
## Living Language of Ritual
Sacred songs called dainos or sutartines were sung in ceremonies, often preserving ancient cosmology and philosophy. These chants were oral scriptures—poetic, symbolic, passed from generation to generation.
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Baltic Vidilism Unique Features (Idomybes)
## Gender Balance in Spiritual Roles
Both men and women had ritual authority—priestesses (vaidilutes) and priests (vaidilos, krivis) led ceremonies. The Krivis (high priest) acted like a spiritual chief for the nation, especially in pre-Christian times (e.g., in Prussia or ancient Lithuania).
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Baltic Vidilism Unique Features (Idomybes)
## Resistance to Christianization
The Baltic peoples were the last pagans in Europe—Lithuania officially converted only in 1387. Many rural communities secretly preserved pagan rituals well into modern times, blending them with Christian customs.
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Baltic Vidilism Unique Features (Idomybes)
## Ethnic and Cultural Continuity
Baltic paganism is closely tied to ethnic identity and folk traditions—dances, clothing, crafts, and names often have spiritual meaning. Revival movements like Romuva stress a direct cultural lineage to pre-Christian ancestors.