Seasons of the Witch – Legends and Lore, Ancient Holidays And Some Not So Ancient!

 

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Egyptian; The Lights of Isis: Festival of the Egyptian Goddess Isis. Candles were lit in commemoration of Isis searching for her spouse by torchlight. The Goddess Isis and her search for Osiris (her brother and consort) is commemorated on this day by the Lychnapsia (Festival of the Lights of Isis). Dried rose petals and vervain are burned in small cauldron pots or incense burners as offerings to Isis, and green candles are lit in her honor.

Egyptian; Festival of Intoxication: In order to end Hathor’s bloody rampage, Ra flooded Egypt with beer laced with mandrake and red ocher. Hathor, thinking it was blood, consumed so much of this drugged beer that she became drunk and passed out, and she lost interest in destroying humanity. The yearly Inundation by the Nile, with its rich, red silt, is the earthly re-enactment of this flood of beer. This feast of intoxication is the ancient Egyptian’s “October fest.”

Perseid Meteor Showers – An indication that Fall is on its way. What must fall from your life to allow your inspiration for your talents. Even if you normally don’t do so, write a poem or song this month.

St. Clare – A follower of Francis of Assisi, she began an order of nuns, the Poor Claires. She is a patroness of sore eyes. Rev Hugo, Lives of the Saints, Catholic Book Publishing Company 1955

Hercules the Invincible – The ancient Romans made a sacrifice on this day to Hercules Invictus (the Invincible). Women were excluded from the rituals, and various myths explained this, including the story that the followers of Bona Dea had refused Hercules a drink of water when he was thirsty because the goddess permitted no men in her presence. At any rate, he was a man’s god, a manly man, a god who became human and thus understood human appetites. Merchants gave tithes of their profits and generals of their booty to finance a public feast. All animals sacrificed to him were completely consumed during the feast and there were no restrictions on what foods or drink could be offered. Blackburn, Bonnie & Leofranc Holford-Strevens, The Oxford Companion to the Year, Oxford University Press 1999

15: Sproshinki – Serpen An agricultural holiday celebrating the end of haymaking. People have a good time, feasting, boxing, and much more. 15: Birthday of Charles Leland, folklorist and author, 1824 20: Full Moon – Corn Moon 29 August 2015 20: Birthday of author Ann Moura in 1947 31: Birthday of author Raymond Buckland

GrannyMoon’s Morning Feast Archives Remember the ancient ways and keep them sacred! )0( Live each Season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each. ~Henry David Thoreau (1817 – 1862)

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