The Origin of Meresburg
Just as writing a novel is a fantastic medium for storytelling and creating a work of fiction. The same can be said for writing music. Meresburg came to fruition on the 23rd January 2021 and based in Nottingham within the heart of England. Created as a musical outlet to explore Germanic and Celtic paganism, traditionalism, heraldry, dark folklore, and ancestral mysticism. Also inspired by the dark and gothic world of Warhammer fantasy battle.
The name of the project ‘Meresburg’ (not to be confused with the town of Merseburg ). Became chosen upon searching for images of medieval weaponry. And happened upon a picture of a Halberd, created for the guards of Johann Georg 1 of Saxony (1585–1656). As administrator of the bishopric of Meresburg. The Halberd shown, reminiscent of the pompous and extravagant gothic aesthetic of the weaponry used by The Empire. A providence Inside the Games Workshop Warhammer Fantasy Battle table top game. Intrigued by such a weapon, it was finally decided to name the project Meresburg.
Inspiration For Meresburg
Hiking and experiencing the dense forests and hilly expanse of the stormy and atmospheric English wilderness, both inspires and enriches the Meresburg song writing process. Landscapes that conjure up imagery of the folk horror aesthetic, invoking film scenes from The Wicker Man and Blood On Satan’s Claw.
Exploring the grounds of old and extravagant Elizabethan stately homes. With their well manicured gardens, often steeped in hundreds of years of history and tradition. Upon first visiting you feel Aleister Crowley (the self proclaimed wickedest man on the planet) once inhabited. Or Bram Stoker gained inspiration from such a building for his next novel.
Ancient Stone circles. Castlerigg Stone Circle in Keswick ( estimated to be 5000 years old). Castles, churches and graveyards, are dwellings of intrigue. As is European history, folklore and art. And many of the fictional books and its imagery published by the dark fantasy gaming company Games Workshop. And the now unfortunately defunct esoteric book publisher – Capal Bann .
Tradition And Aesthetics
Artwork produced between the 14th and 19th centuries portrays far more of a romantic and traditional atmosphere. Typical of that time compared to most modern works from today. Paintings or drawings created between this period will be used for all Meresburg current, and future releases. Heraldic symbols including the crusaders cross and cross patte. Pagan, celtic and norse symbols will be intertwined throughout the Meresburg aesthetic.
The Meresburg Logo
The Meresburg Logo was created as a reflection of its musical vision. The provocative depiction of a deer with a warriors sword embedded inside its head. Representing both the primitive rite of animal sacrifice and hunting. Once deeply ingrained within Pagan lore and associated left hand path occult circles.
The Germanic and triangular Valknut symbol. Bearing three intertwined triangles is most often correlated with the God Odin or Wotan in modern day Germany. The Valknut commonly representing warriors killed in combat, and to be seen engraved upon the tombs of the slain. The Horned God symbol, used in witchcraft. The representation of masculine energy, honour and strength. The Triple Spiral, or Triskelion found carved upon neolithic stones across Ireland and western Europe. Regarded as the three Celtic realms of earth, sea, and sky. The Spiral Goddess, a representation of the female form as an embodiment of power.
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