Spring/April/the time of the equinox is the time of celebration of the ancient spring fertility festival honoring the goddess Eostre (Ostara, Oestera). This celebration, of pagan origin, pays tribute ...
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How Valentine's Day began with animal sacrifice and fertility whips
Valentine's Day has evolved from ancient Roman fertility rituals and Christian martyr legends into a global celebration of love, gifts and grand gestures. But behind the roses and chocolates lies a ...
Egyptians may have used hallucinogenic substances as part of a fertility rite, researchers said. By Alexander Nazaryan Something in the printout caught Branko van Oppen de Ruiter’s eye. He was at home ...
Louise McEwan Valentine’s Day did not begin with romance, flowers or sentimental gestures. Its roots lie in a pagan fertility ...
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