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The Real Good King Wenceslas - Mythology
Nineteenth century songwriter, John Mason Neale wrote these lyrics based on the by then legendary English figure of King Wenceslas and put them to a 13th century tune, Tempus Adest Floridum, a Swedish song celebrating Spring: Brightly shone the ... [... more]
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The Boars' Head Carol - Mythology
Wheresoever it is found, seruitur cum sinapio! (It is served with mustard!) Queens College Version, Oxford, England. First published in 1521. CHORUS: Caput apri defero, Reddens laudes domino (the boar's head I bring, giving praises to God) An odd ... [... more]
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The Yule Boar - Mythology
In ancient religions, winter was a time of sacrifice. It was a time of practical, daily sacrifice because conditions were so harsh and also a time of ritual sacrifice. The idea prevailed throughout the ancient world that offering in most ancient ... [... more]
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A Brief History of Christmas - Mythology
Sacred holidays in Mid-Winter that celebrate birth and light have been a feature of most civilizations. The Winter Solstice, for example, is one. Throughout Europe, cattle were butchered and wine and beer was first ready for drinking at the end ... [... more]
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Recipes for A Medieval Christmas Dinner - Mythology
Because the Feast of Advent, (the days in December leading up to Christmas), forbade meat, chicken, milk and cheese, Christmas Eve dinner in the Middle Ages focused on an abundance of seafood dishes. These were generally more unusual than those ... [... more]
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A Review of "The Haitian Vodou Handbook" - Mythology
I've never read a book that starts with a warning before. Well, maybe a Victorian cautionary tale or two did but it seems to me the warnings usually come at the end of those books, like the morals in fables. Kenaz Filan, author of, "The Haitian ... [... more]
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A Review of "The New Orleans Voodoo Tarot" - Mythology
By some definitions, Tarot cards are a gateway. This function has several different interpretations. To some, they are a gateway between the conscious and the un-conscious self. To others, they are a gateway between the reader and spirit guides. ... [... more]
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The Saints in Voodoo - Mythology
Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Our Lady of Caridad del Cobre Lasyrenn, Maria Delorosa del Monte Calvario - Ezili Freda Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and Psalm #8: Say 3 days in a row after sunset for ... [... more]
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