The Pagan Book of Days for Friday, May 8th
Eyvind Kelve/ Enlightenment of the Buddha/Egyptian Day
The Norwegian Pagan martyr, Eyvind Kelve, was killed on the orders of King Olaf Trygvason for refusing to give his faith in the Pagan gods. The enlightenment of Buddha is celebrated in many Buddhist traditions on the day of the full moon in May.
Source
The Pagan Book of Days
Nigel Pennick
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