The flying carpet in our understanding is inextricably linked with a fairy tale. But the appearance of this miracle of technology has its own explanation. The luxurious products of Persian craftsmen in the East were the basis of home decoration, now we can appreciate their art in all its glory right from home on CarpetBase. Belgian carpets, their European competitors, adorned the homes of Europe's richest people. Each of them amazed the attention of the common people, who endowed the products with magical properties.
The origins of the flying carpet
Such "vehicles" as seven-league boots, a flying broom or a flying carpet are found in the fairy tales of many peoples. They embodied the dream of fast movement without fatigue - they easily carried their owners for miles ahead, along with the rescued princesses and mysterious beauties.
The flying carpet, as such, originates in ancient Vedic treatises that talk about the possibility of movement by the power of thought. It was from them that he migrated into the legends of "The Thousand and One Nights", "The Tale of Prince Hussein" and the legend of King Solomon. In each case, its owners were rich, endowed with valuable spiritual qualities and knowledge about the secrets of nature. And the amazing vehicle was an irreplaceable part of their luxurious life and endless possibilities.
Modern fairy tales
In the 19th century, the flying carpet came into the culture of Western states and Russia. Famous artists and writers - N. Roerich, V. Vasnetsov, A. Belyaev and others - addressed him. In the 20th century, the aircraft migrated to the cinema - Soviet children could see it in a movie tale about old man Hottabych, Walt Disney's studio published its "Aladdin", the film "The Phoenix Bird and the Flying Carpet" was released in the USA.
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Scientists of the new century also did not pass by the subject of the magical world, which can "pretend" to be an ordinary detail of the interior. So, J. K. Rowling, in the tale of the "boy who survived", which is beloved by modern adolescents, talks about him as a historical vehicle.
The real carpet plane
The large surface and unique lifting abilities allowed the carpet to lift several heroes at once. The idea of a flying machine with such properties was transferred first to a hang glider and then to the first aircraft created by the Wright brothers.
The most valuable knowledge of ancient sages and wizards has long been lost. But the carpet still remains an original decoration of the house, capable of working miracles - to warm in the winter cold and give a long-awaited rest, bring a holiday atmosphere, and give the desired psychological mood.