Bindus
God of: springs, rivers, water, seas, healing, water healing
Identified with: Njörðr (Norse), Poseidon (Greek), Neptune (Roman), Esus (Celtic)
Symbols: water, boats, oars, trident, new moon
Offerings: fish, shells, animal bones, mutton, chevon, eggs, coins
Colours: blue, deep blue, turquoise, cyan, white
Incense: anything related to the sea
Devotional acts:
go swimming, meditate by the river, collect shells, go fishing, stay hydrated, use sea salt while you cook, take a long bath, wear colours that remind you of him
Bindus' healing ritual: Wake up at the dawn and go to a river spring, after washing your face and drinking water or placing it into vessels and carrying it home, leave some coins, food, or any offering you're comfortable with next to the stream. Thank Bindus for his blessings. Illyrians also used to hang some of their clothes on the nearby branches. This ritual was used for physical, spiritual and emotional healing.
Disclaimer: Some of the things I’ve mentioned here, especially devotional acts and offerings are UPG. The reason for that is that the illyrian religion doesn’t have many texts (if any), oral tradition and UPG is the only way to collect information about these gods if we exclude a wikipedia article. I will try my best to learn and educate myself so I can spread awareness about these beautiful gods of old. If you have any more informarion feel free to share it or message me.
