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  Veles
Veles also became associated with commerce, wealth, and prosperity; merchants often sealed their agreements by swearing upon his name, and legal documents sometimes concluded with oaths to him.
Rybakov argues that Veles emerged during the neolithic era as a "master of the forest" – presiding over the souls of wild animals killed for food – then underwent a transformation to a "god of flocks" as Slavic societies made the transition from hunting and gathering to a more settled, agricultural existence.
In others, Veles was depicted as the devil; the fact that he had often been pictured as a horned god made this equation natural, and as late as the 16th century, the Czechs referred to Veles as a demon.
www.pantheon.org /articles/v/veles.html   (277 words)

  
 Macedonia FAQ: Veles
Veles is mentioned in the diaries of the travelers as a town situated on the both sides of river Vardar, which is the image it sill caries.
Together with the Macedonian dialect spoken in Prilep, the Veles dialect is part of the central Macedonian dialects that comprise the basis for the modern standard/literaty Macedonian language.
Veles is a town with a rich cultural tradition.
faq.macedonia.org /travel/cities/veles.html   (933 words)

  
 Joaquin Veles v. Carl E. Lindow And Mary L. Lindow
But as soon as it appeared to the woman that Veronica was translating to her parents in the background, the woman repeated that she did not rent to people who did not know English, and she did not deal with children (Tr.
Veles also testified that he had functioned as the superintendent-handyman at an apartment complex, and he now runs his own business which involves dealing with the public.
The jury was not given the option of finding that the defendants pursued a policy that discriminated on the basis of a cultural trait that the Veles family shared, disproportionately, with others from non-English-speaking countries.
www.usdoj.gov /crt/briefs/veles.htm   (3507 words)

  
 veles.gov.mk/en - Home
Welcome to Veles, a city of cultural treasures, that lies in the heart of Macedonia.
Here, on our webpage, you can learn about the rich history of Veles- the home of the first civil school to employ the official Macedonian language, the first high school, the first journalistic correspondence, and the first drama in the nation.
Should your travels lead to Macedonia, you are likely to pass through Veles so stop by for hot pastramilija and peruse the artifacts of the city museum.
www.veles.gov.mk /en   (153 words)

  
 Slav mythology 2: Perun and Veles   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Perun is the God of Thunder (like Perkunas of Balt mythology, Parjanya of Indian mythology, Thor of Scandinavian mythology, Donar of Germanic mythology, Taranis of Celt mythology - see Summary table of Indo-European gods).
The slav god of earth natural powers was Veles.
Perun (in form of Eagle) set free the cows and defeated Veles.
fantalov.tripod.com /slav2.htm   (159 words)

  
  Veles (god) Summary
Downgraded to a demon in the Christian era, Veles is known in Czech demonology of the fourteenth to sixteenth century as well as in the toponymy of the South Slavic area.
Veles, Volos, Weles, or Voloh is a major Slavic god of earth, waters and Underworld, associated with dragons, cattle, magic, musicians, wealth and trickery.
Veles appears to be both a very complex and very ancient god: he may even be a relic from a common Proto-Indo-European pantheon.
www.bookrags.com /Veles_(god)   (2911 words)

  
 Veles (Municipality, Macedonia)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In the Middle Ages, Veles was one of the main cultural centers in the Balkans and was well-known for the Sveti Dimitrija monastery (XIVth century).
The poet and philosoph Kočo Racin (Kočo Solev, 1908-1943) was born in Veles.
The municipal flag of Veles is horizontally divided red-blue with the municipal shield in the middle.
www.atlasgeo.net /FOTW/flags/mk-vele.html   (416 words)

  
 Veles Foundation in Kolomyia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Veles was created in response to a worsening social and economic situation that has produced very negative effects for the region's environment.
Veles has organized expeditions on the Prut and Dniester rivers and in the Carpathians, cleaned a creek in cooperation with Zeleny Svit, and planted trees in the Carpathian national park.
Veles established a school for young parents and an eco-studio for kindergarten instructors in order to promote the idea of family tourism.
www.civilsoc.org /nisorgs/ukraine/veles.htm   (155 words)

  
 Veles
Veles (native: Велес) has been found by many to be truly an adorable place, one that people fall in love with at the first sight.
A town with plentiful and precious cultural heritage and 13th and 19th century churches, Veles bathes in warm sunrays 240 days a year owing to its moderate continental climate.
Its main feature is the world’s largest poetry gathering, Veles Poetry Evenings, attended every year by at least 200 renowned guests from the whole world.
www.macedoniancities.com /veles.asp   (115 words)

  
 The Part I
Veles into the cradle sail to coast of a big island which after was cal­led Tawrida (it is ancient name of Crimea) in memorial abot this happening (“tawr” means in   an­cient language “Taurus”, and Veles is Son of Cow).
Veles drank one and death, to wit went to kingdom of Wiy and was immured into farest grotto.
Veles is mediator between God Wishniy and people, and also He is broker in all businesses and first of all in commerce.
members.cox.net /veles/Engl/The_Part.htm   (8452 words)

  
 PMO
Such decision was made to assist Veles municipality in the implementation of the new education concept in the process of decentralization, which recommends closing of some municipal schools, integration of students in other schools, and establishing new education institutions.
The municipality of Veles assigned a team of professionals to work actively on improvement of the conditions in primary and secondary schools in the municipality.
According to new school mapping made by Veles municipality, PS Blagoj Kirkov will accept new students also from the other neighbouring schools, so that these funds will help create adequate conditions for work also for the future students to be integrated in this school.
www.mon.gov.mk /pmo/realizirani/veles_eng.htm   (415 words)

  
 Veles' Day
Veles is the Guide of the Volkhvs, the Volkhvs are considered to be his children.
On this day Veles comes as a Bull, that is why butter is brought as an offering to him, and beef is not eaten at the feast.
On this day Veles protects the cattle, chases away the illnesses, and gives people strength to live through the approaching Veles’ Frosts (as a rule, they are very severe).
forums.canadiancontent.net /faith-discussion/57444-veles-day.html   (1205 words)

  
 VELES
Veles is an industrial and agricultural centre, that lies at an altitude of 174 m above sea level.
Situated in the main route linking Central Europe with the Aegean Sea, Veles was grow in the last century into an important centre for trade.
Veles is a town with a rich cultural tradition.
www.cybermacedonia.com /veles.html   (215 words)

  
 The Serene Dragon : Russia - Veles   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Veles, god of cattle, stole the cattle of Perun who chased him.
Veles would turn himself into animals and objects to hide but was always found and destroyed.
Veles sometimes took on dragon or serpent form.
www.theserenedragon.net /Tales/russia-veles.html   (55 words)

  
 Veles
Environmental assessment on the city of Veles from the President of DEM (Assosiation of Environmentalists of Macedonia).
In the time of industralization of the country we stressed the fact that Veles was the most industrialized city in the Republic of Macedonia.
These steep hills close Veles Valley from the South, which in the Summer season is like a hot cauldron, and the only cooling valve being the dominant wind "Vardarec".
www.soros.org.mk /konkurs/077/velesreg_eng.htm   (531 words)

  
 Jani Salonen | Mytologia, Veles   (Site not responding. Last check: )
It was customary to swear oaths in the names of Veles and Perunu, who was the thunder god.
For instance, at harvest time the ears of the last sheaf of corn are still woven into a plait known as 'Veles beard'.
Also in Russian Orthodox tradition, Veles was incorporated into the Christian faith by identifying him with St Blasius, who was a shepherd and martyr from Cappadocia.
koti.kontu.la /jsalonen/jani/main_myth_122.html   (129 words)

  
 Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The city is named after a Slavic god Veles.
After World War II the city was known as Titov Veles after Yugoslavian president Josip Broz Tito, but the 'Titov' was dropped after Macedonia became an independent nation.
Although Veles only contained a substantial population when it was inhabited by ancient Paionians who named the city Bylazora.
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Veles_(city)   (159 words)

  
 FYR Macedonia Puts Lead Foot Down on Veles Smelter
VELES, FYR Macedonia, March 25, 2003 (ENS) - The biggest polluter in Macedonia, the battery factory MXK Zletovo in the city of Veles, was today partially closed by government order.
Under pressure from the public, which was expressed in a big womens' march on March 8, Veles, the most polluted city in the Balkans, will get some relief from the pollutants emitted by the Zletovo smelter.
He said there is no evidence that the Zletovo smelter had polluted the town on any particular date, and remarked that mortality in Veles is not very high.
www.ens-newswire.com /ens/mar2003/2003-03-25-02.asp   (556 words)

  
 Macedonia Strike event   (Site not responding. Last check: )
As you know we organized a meeting to give support to the citizens of Veles, and it was a response to and support for the demands of the citizens and civil associations of Veles that are facing pollution of their living environment and with shocking consequences on the health of the citizens of Veles.
She is born in Veles and unfortunately now Veles is the fl hole on the ecological map of Republic of Macedonia.
Speeches were also held by the mayor of Veles, the president of the women's organization of Veles and the Minister for Ecology.
www.globalwomenstrike.net /English/macedonia_strike_event.htm   (210 words)

  
 Veles - Macedonia - Lead - Zinc - Worldpress.org
Cadmium emissions in Veles are also more than 50 percent higher than they ought to be.
Kocevski has proposed that all agriculture and cattle farming in the Veles region be stopped immediately given the level of heavy metal pollutants in the soil.
However, Vera Ristova, the head of the Veles branch of the Republican Institute for Health Protection, which received the equipment, refused to tell IWPR whether it had been used yet or not.
www.worldpress.org /Europe/1078.cfm   (991 words)

  
 ALT Linux : Veles Data Press Release
Veles Data Computer Center is a Russian company that manufactures personal computers and servers under the CM-Computer brand.
Veles Data Computer Center specializes in distributing world brand hardware and out-of-the-box solutions under the Veles-Data Solutions brand.
Additional information about Veles Data can be obtained from the company's Web site, by contacting the following e-mail address: info@veles.ru, or by phone at +7 (095) 455-5571 or +7 (095) 455-5581.
www.altlinux.com /index.php?module=veles   (598 words)

  
 Forty-Nine New U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers in Macedonia Take Oath at Ceremony in Veles, - Embassy of the United States, ...
VELES, Macedonia -- The eleventh group of U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers in Macedonia has completed its pre-service training.
The new Volunteers received intensive Macedonian language training, and for those who will work in western parts of the country, instruction was provided in both the Albanian and Macedonian languages.
Each U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer lived with a host family to gain better understanding of the community and culture in Macedonia, and to facilitate the development of their language skills.
skopje.usembassy.gov /pcvolunteers.html   (620 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Veles, Former Yugoslavia (Former Yugoslavian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
It is a road and rail junction and the market center for a fruit- and vegetable-producing region.
An ancient town, Veles has Roman and medieval ruins.
Under Communist Yugoslav rule it was known as Titov Veles.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/V/Veles.html   (144 words)

  
 Veles - Melodic Black Metal
Review: The more refined of the two Veles works, this disc offers Graveland-esque melodic metal with neo-medieval melodies set to the rotating refrain of a poetic cycle, and in this capacity bends noise and harmony to the same hand of expressing a melancholy and dark, morbidly warlike mood.
For morbid listeners who do not mind the second tier of abstraction away from popular music, Veles is fl metal which requires concentration and an active response to emotion twisted into wave form.
Songs fit together from a handful of three note/symmetrical opposition diminished minor key harmonization riffs which unite through the interlocking dependency of different tempos; it's an elaboration on the verse/chorus device known to radio listeners.
www.anus.com /metal/veles.html   (738 words)

  
 MySpace.com - Veles - Wodzis³aw Slaski, PL - Black Metal - www.myspace.com/velesthetriumphofpaganbeliefs
Blasphemous has always had rotating musicians for all instruments but keys, since Darken has always played keys for Veles as a session musician.
Veles is a major Slavic god of earth, waters and the underworld.
Veles is ones of mine favorite Poland bands.
www.myspace.com /velesthetriumphofpaganbeliefs   (433 words)

  
 Veles – Music at Last.fm
The name Veles is named after a major Slavic god of earth, waters and the underworld.
Veles isn’t yet available to play on Last.fm.
If you'd like to add some events for Veles then you can do so on this page.
www.last.fm /music/Veles   (794 words)

  
 Veles travel guide
Veles travel guide - The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and what to see
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
Additional travel guides are available in ten languages at wikitravel.org.
www.world66.com /europe/macedonia/veles   (48 words)

  
 OkCupid! Veles / 22 / m / straight / Jackson Heights, New York, United States
Veles / 22 / m / straight / Jackson Heights, New York, United States
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www.okcupid.com /profile?u=Veles   (196 words)

  
 Veles — FactMonster.com
An ancient town, Veles has Roman and medieval ruins.
Under Communist Yugoslav rule it was known as Titov Veles.
Titov Veles - Titov Veles: Titov Veles: see Veles.
www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0850605.html   (74 words)

  
 ClanBase - Match tornz vs veles
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