Diciples of Mikola Jermalovic

 

Disciples of Mikola Jermalovic have embraced his erroneous and misleading interpretation of the origin of the Lithuanian Grand Duchy for quite some time now.

The theories that he has promoted have been accepted as gospel by his followers.

Despite the fact that this clever manipulation and convenient omission of historical evidence has been dismissed by western academia for more than a century, it continues to appeal to the suffering egos of Belarus Nationalists and perhaps a large portion of the general population which is desperate to lay claim to some glorious past. The Slavic and Baltic ancestors of present day Belarus did in fact play an important role in the expansion of the Lithuanian Grand Duchy. Yet they are not satisfied with this recognition. And continue to promote claims based on falsehoods that thus far only they have endorsed.

 

I’m certain that given time, another ‘Prominent’ Belarus historian will announce to the world that the story of the Bible was altered to lead people to believe that Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem and lay claim to the Duchy of Navahradak as his birthplace.

 

It has been proposed that the ancestors of the Belarus could not have possibly been ruled by the Lithuanians because their numbers were far smaller. My question would then be ”How is it possible that the millions of people in present day Belarus are ruled by a  mere handful of Communists and Criminals?”

  

Perhaps those who worship Jermalovic should create their own blog where intellectuals of like minds can gather and reinforce each others convictions. If traffic is a little slow they might consider redirecting their efforts towards finding new lyrics to apply to an old Polka favorite such as “Who stole the Kishka?” I suggest  “Who stole the Pahonia?”  It might become popular and attract some much needed attention to your mission! (Only in Belarus because the rest of the world is not interested)

 

 

 

 

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I am certain that sooner or later this post will draw the attention of well versed historians with far greater knowledge and understanding of the subject of which I am about to attempt to write about. I welcome any clarifications on the matter at hand. Until then, let’s get started!

Anyone who is familiar with the ‘grand old days’ of Lithuania knows that her territories once covered a large area spanning from the northern reaches of the present day Baltic States, into parts of Russia, Belarus and the Ukraine. This is commonly accepted knowledge in the ‘Western’ sphere of academia.

A while back and mainly out of curiosity, I began reading about Belarus. While surrounding countries have undergone many changes after the fall of the Soviet Union, Belarus remains mired in the stagnant remnants of Soviet mentality. (I’m not an expert our authority on Belarus…your own observations on the topic are welcome)

The Belarus people are a mixed breed of predominantly Slavic and Baltic ancestry. Their native laanguage  belongs to the Eastern Slavonic Branch. Russian domination has also lent a heavy hand towards the near demise of their native language…and identity. (These languages are closely related yet differenceces that have developed over the course of many centuries have given each a distinct identity)

I found it odd to further discover that their revered coat of arms is the “pahonia“ or ”White
Knight on a White Steed” as is Lithuania’s. Also many of their decorations and even national costumes have patterns that are strikingly similar those found in ‘baltic’ Lithuania and Latvia. This is almost a certain remnant or reclamation of historical ties to the Lithuanian Grand Duchy.

The interesting thing about Belarus is it’s own version of the history of the Lithuanian Grand Duchy.  According to their revised teachings…Belarus was the founder and main power broker. And
Lithuania and Lithuanians of that time period were merely a minor factor. Subject to the authority of a coalition of regional Slavic princes who rose to greatness and wielded power and influence over all who resided with their realm!

A link to a Belarus version of the History of the Lithuanian Grand Duchy.  (This site contains a version that is higly controversial in the world of historians.)

A link to a Western version of the History of the Lithuanian Grand Duchy.  (Here you will find a short eplanantion of the influences of the Rus in regards to the use of the Ruthenian language by the LGD. The article also explains how the Slavic principalities had been fragmented by Mogol invasions which in turn allowed the growing forces of Lithuania to take advantage of the situation and gain control over the lands of the Rus.)