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The Namejs ring is a common symbol in Latvian culture. In 1928, Aleksandrs Grīns wrote a novel titled “Nameja gredzens” (“Ring of Namejs”), which popularized the ring and its symbolism. [4] In 2018, Aigars Grauba produced a film called The Pagan King (Latvian: Nameja gredzens), which depicts an alternate version of the ring's legend. [5]
The Pagan King (Latvian: Nameja gredzens – 'Namejs Ring', initially The King's Ring) is a historical fiction action film directed by Aigars Grauba and co-written by Max Kinnings and Grauba. The film stars Edvin Endre , James Bloor , Aistė Diržiūtė and others.
And for this reason Namejs is a popular ring for Latvians. In 1287, the Semigallian castle was destroyed by the Livonian Order . In 1335, the wooden castle Hof zum Berg Kalnamuiža was built by the Order of Livonia near to the site of the former Semigallian fortifications, destroyed by the Lithuanian forces in 1345.
Nameisis or Namejs (also Nameise, Nameyxe) was a Semigallian duke in the second half of the 13th century. [1] He ruled in the western part of Semigallia, with his capital at Tērvete (present-day Latvia). [1] In 1279–81, he led a Semigallian uprising against the Livonian Order, a crusading military order. [1] Very little is known about his life.
One iconic feature of Latvian women's folk dress is the traditional Latvian belt, a wide sash with a woven geometric pattern. Different regions of Latvia have their own distinct patterns and colors. [3] The best known is the Lielvārde sash, or josta, a wide, red, and white woven sash with a complicated pattern. [4]
The best-known subset of Latvian pottery is Latgalian pottery (Latgalian: Latgolys pūdnīceiba, Latvian: Latgales podniecība). The eastern region of Latgale is the most prolific producer of wares. As a rule, Latvian pottery is characterized by an absence of any painted-on patterns or designs, instead, solid colours and gradients are used.
Vilnis Titāns (in Latvian) (1944–2006) known for stones with carved marks and inscriptions on Latvian cultural-historical sites. [38] Vilhelms Treijs (in Latvian) (1892–unknown) created sculptural decor of the Court Hall of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Latvia, but mostly worked in memorial sculpture. He was the first chairman ...
Ruby ring. A ring is a round band, usually made of metal, worn as ornamental jewelry.The term "ring" by itself denotes jewellery worn on the finger; when worn as an ornament elsewhere, the body part is specified within the term, e.g., earrings, neck rings, arm rings, and toe rings.