In Inuit mythology, Silap Inua or Silla was, similar to mana or ether, the primary component of everything that exists; it is also the breath of life and the method of locomotion for any movement or change. Silla is believed to control everything that goes on in one's life. Silla is a deity of the sky, the wind, and of weather. Though identified as male, he is never depicted, and thought to be formless.

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  • In Inuit mythology, Silap Inua or Silla was, similar to mana or ether, the primary component of everything that exists; it is also the breath of life and the method of locomotion for any movement or change. Silla is believed to control everything that goes on in one's life. Silla is a deity of the sky, the wind, and of weather. Though identified as male, he is never depicted, and thought to be formless. There are very few myths in which Silla is a character, because he is not thought to have many personality characteristics. He also represents a concept somewhat akin to the Hindu idea of Paramatman, or Emerson’s idea of the great Over soul: Silla is also the substance of which souls are made of. Contrary to the Christian missionaries who have identified Nanook the polar bear spirit as the supreme deity of the Inuit, Silla is much closer to this role. However, Silla also has a somewhat malevolent aspect: he is known to lure children away from their play off into the tundra, never to be seen again. Among the many various Eskimo cultures, term silap inua / sila, hillap inua / hilla, ellam yua / ella is used with some diversity. In many instances it refers “outer space”, “intellect”, “weather”, “sky”, “universe”: there may be some correspondence with the presocratic concept of logos. Shamanhood among Eskimo peoples was a diverse phenomenon, just like the various Eskimo cultures themselves. Among Copper Inuit, shamans were believed to obtain their power from this “Wind Indweller”, thus even their helping spirits were termed as silap inue. Among was depicted as a mighty hunter, catching game just like earthly men, but being capable of controlling whether people paid attention to customs and traditions. In has meanings “universe”, “outer world”, “space”, “free space”, “weather”.
  • Na mitologia Inuit, Silap Inua ou Sila era, semelhante a mana ou éter, o componente primário de tudo o que existe; também é a respiração de vida e o método de locomoção para qualquer movimento ou mudança. Ela é conhecida para controlar tudo o que entra na vida das pessoas. Ou o destino de um.
  • В эскимосской мифологии Силап Инуа, или Силла — основная составляющая всего, что существует, подобно мане или эфиру; также это дыхание жизни и способ любого передвижение или изменения. Сила управляет всем, что происходит в жизни. Силла — божество неба, ветра и погоды. Хотя оно имеет род, — мужской, — оно никогда не изображается, потому что не имеет формы. Есть очень небольшое количество мифов, в которых участвует Силла, потому что у него почти нет индивидуальных характеристик. Он представляет также понятие, в чем-то схожее с индуистским параматманом или эмерсоновской великой сверх-душой: Силла также является материей, из которой сделаны души. Вопреки христианским миссионерам, определившим как главное божество эскимосов Нанука, духа белых медведей, Силла гораздо ближе к этой роли. При этом Силла имеет и зловредную сторону: известно, что во время игры он может выманить ребенка в тундру, и его никогда больше не увидят.
  • Sila var en av inuiternas viktigaste "ande" och hade makt över inuiternas sexualitet och konsten att föröka sig på ett harmoniskt sätt.
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  • siˈlʲa
  • sl̥am juɣwa
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  • Sila (disambiguation)
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  • a peculiar (somewhat diverse) belief held among several Eskimo peoples
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  • homonyms of word “sila”
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  • In Inuit mythology, Silap Inua or Silla was, similar to mana or ether, the primary component of everything that exists; it is also the breath of life and the method of locomotion for any movement or change. Silla is believed to control everything that goes on in one's life. Silla is a deity of the sky, the wind, and of weather. Though identified as male, he is never depicted, and thought to be formless.
  • Na mitologia Inuit, Silap Inua ou Sila era, semelhante a mana ou éter, o componente primário de tudo o que existe; também é a respiração de vida e o método de locomoção para qualquer movimento ou mudança. Ela é conhecida para controlar tudo o que entra na vida das pessoas. Ou o destino de um.
  • В эскимосской мифологии Силап Инуа, или Силла — основная составляющая всего, что существует, подобно мане или эфиру; также это дыхание жизни и способ любого передвижение или изменения. Сила управляет всем, что происходит в жизни. Силла — божество неба, ветра и погоды.
  • Sila var en av inuiternas viktigaste "ande" och hade makt över inuiternas sexualitet och konsten att föröka sig på ett harmoniskt sätt.
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  • Silap Inua
  • Silap Inua
  • Силап Инуа
  • Sila
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