Namejs Ring
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Names in other languages
- EspañolAnillo de Nameisis
- Українськаперстень Намейсіса
- ltNameisio žiedas
- lvNameja gredzens
- daNamejs' ring
- РусскийКольцо Намея
- afNamejs-ring
- EnglishNamejs Ring
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The Namejs ring ( ) is a traditional Latvian ring which represents Latvian independence, friendship, and trust. It symbolizes the unity of three ancient Latvian lands – Kurzeme, Latgale, and Vidzeme. The design and customs associated with it originated in ancient Latgalian lands, which is the easternmost of the four historical regions of Latvia. The ring, as currently known, was first produced in the 12th century. 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. In 2018, Aigars Grauba produced a film called The Pagan King ( ), which depicts an alternate version of the ring's legend.
The Namejs ring ( ) is a traditional Latvian ring which represents Latvian independence, friendship, and trust. It symbolizes the unity of three ancient Latvian lands – Kurzeme, Latgale, and Vidzeme. The design and customs associated with it originated in ancient Latgalian lands, which is the easternmost of the four historical regions of Latvia. The ring, as currently known, was first produced in the 12th century. 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. In 2018, Aigars Grauba produced a film called The Pagan King ( ), which depicts an alternate version of the ring's legend.
Film
The Pagan King (Nameja gredzens) is a historical fiction film directed by Latvian film director and producer Aigars Grauba. The story takes place in the 13th century in Semigallia and is about a Semigallian leader Namejs, who, after the death of King Viesturs, receives the Namejs ring (ring of power) and the right to rule, and his fight against the invasion of the German crusaders into the territory of Latvia. The film was shot from 2014 to 2017 with a total budget of 3 million euros, making it one of the most expensive Latvian films. On January 17, 2018, attendees of the premiere included the President of Latvia Raimonds Vējonis, state officials, politicians, entrepreneurs and film crew.
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