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jpp13, 7 months ago to random

An obscure god with ancient roots, Moccus was adopted by the Celts as a guardian of boar hunters. Appearing as a swine-god of the Gauls, evidence of his invocation has been found at Langres in France.
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jpp13, 8 months ago to random

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After the Autumn Equinox, the Cailleach [a Gaelic deity of the winter months] may be seen washing the tartan cloth that she wears in a whirlpool - reputedly the Corryvreckan Maelstrom. Once the cloth is bleached white through washing, it becomes the snow blanket that covers the land until the spring - when, exhausted by her snow-creating exertions, the Cailleach goes into hibernation.
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jpp13, 8 months ago to cymru

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In some areas of Wales it was believed that dragons go into hibernation from the time of Mabon [Autumn Equinox]. They spend the winter months sleeping and emerge again at the Spring Equinox ....
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jpp13, 8 months ago to random

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The ruined church at East Somerton, Norfolk has a huge oak tree growing inside. It is said that the tree sprouted from the wooden leg of a local witch buried inside the church. Circling the oak tree 3 times widdershins is reputed to summon the ghost of the witch .... I tried it without success!! 🧙‍♀️
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jpp13, 8 months ago to random

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The Weaver Girl of Chinese mythology was separated from her beloved Cowherd by her Grandmother - who created the Milky Way to keep the star-crossed lovers apart. Eventually the Grandmother relented enough to allow them to meet once a year - when Magpies formed a bridge to reunite them.
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