Dautenis is one of several local Jatving names, pieced together by linguists, that refer to two lakes in the Suwalki Region,
now called Dowcien.
Dautenis in the Jatving language may have meant something akin to "lake that freezes quickly and firmly" - a fitting name,
since longtime dwellers of the area surrounding the Dowcien lakes say that they can ride horses and sleds on the Dowcien lakes much earlier in the
winter than on other lakes in the region...
Another less scientific but equally intriguing explanation for the exotic-sounding Baltic name is "lake of spirits", that is, the lake of
Jatving Daus. The pagan Balts apparently believed that, after death, human spirits reside in sacred lakes or rivers for a period of purification...
Which of these explanations is the more accurate? That does not seem particularly important... Both are interesting, both are
magical; we have accepted both. ;-) We can be sure, though, that the name can only be encountered on the former Jatving territory and is in all
certainty a Jatving name.
For us, Dautenis is not only a lake at which we have spent much of our lives; it is primarily a symbol of the recovery of words,
symbols, songs, and melodies long forgotten...
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NOUVEAU!!!! Disponible sur Myspace! Un morceau extrait du nouvel album du groupe Maltavern "Douce Tornade" Sorti le 28 Juin 2008 Bonne écoute! A bientôt Et bon vent... Christo pour Maltavern
Hi there. We just uploaded a sneak preview video from the new CD thats coming out in May. Check it out at http://ie. youtube. com/watch?v=8kFSmrJokn8 or on our myspace videos, And let us know what you think of it.
Dear friends! Thanks a lot of your music in Flensburg. Always remember last night... in room 123 :) and angry neighbour:) See U soon somehow somewhere.
Dziekujemy za dodanie i zapraszamy do glosowania na Wirtualne Gesle, czyli najlepsza folkowa plyte roku 2007. I super byloby, gdyby w przyszlorocznej edycji plebiscytu W KONCU mogla wziac udzial takze Wasza plyta:)
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace -
2 of 230, walkaboutsverse.741.com: WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk carol, on myspace -
230 of 230, walkaboutsverse.741.com: AS GOSPELLERS HAVE SAID/CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith’s the star that we glance Attending Christ’s churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
Lovely charming music! I love visiting your page from time to time to listen and see what's up. Maybe someday we will be fortunate enough to visit Poland and the nearby countries (it's where my grandparents came from before coming to the US).
Hey! Dzieki za add! Fajnie, ze ludzie z naszego miasta 'cos' robia:)! Oby tak dalej! Zycze powodzenia i serdecznie pozdrawiam! P.S. Check out my videos and it'll be nice to see your comment there;).
