The Summer Solstice, also known as Midsummer or Litha, is a pagan holiday that celebrates the longest day of the year, when the sun is at its highest point in the sky and the day is at its longest. It marks a time of abundance, growth, and the fullness of life. In pagan traditions, the Summer Solstice is seen as a time of great power and energy. It is believed that the veil between the physical and spiritual worlds is thin, and that magic and divine energy are heightened. Many pagan rituals and ceremonies are performed during this time to honor the sun and nature, and to embrace the energy of the season. One common practice during the Summer Solstice is the lighting of bonfires.
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Mircea Geoana, who lost the presidential race to Basescu in 2009, performed poorly during a crucial debate, and his camp blamed attacks of negative energy by their opponent s aides. Everyone curses the tax man, but Romanian witches angry about having to pay up for the first time hurled poisonous mandrake into the Danube River on Thursday to cast spells on the president and government.
One common practice during the Summer Solstice is the lighting of bonfires. These fires represent the power and light of the sun and are said to have purifying and protective properties. People gather around the bonfires to celebrate, dance, and make offerings to the gods and goddesses associated with the sun.
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| Títol: | 'Wine vat witches suffocate children'. The mythical complex of the Iberian witch |
| Autor: | Castell i Granados, Pau |
| Matèria: | Bruixeria Península Ibèrica Psicopatologia infantil Witchcraft Iberian Peninsula Child psychopathology |
| Data de publicació: | 2014 |
| Publicat per: | University of California, Santa Barbara |
| Resum: | The emergence of diabolical witchcraft in the Iberian Peninsula has received little historiographical attention, partly due to the lack of records from the 15th century. After a research into the rich Catalan archives, new material has come to light. This material allows us to assess the development of the witch-hunts in the Pyrenean area from its surprisingly early mentions around 1420 to the systematic persecutions during Early Modern times. In this article, we carry out an analysis of the mythical components of the Iberian witch figure, originally formulated in the Catalan area and later adopted in the northern kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula. |
| Nota: | Reproducció del document publicat a: http://www.ehumanista.ucsb.edu/volumes/26 |
| És part de: | eHumanista. Journal of Iberian Studies, 2014, num. 26, p. 170-195 |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/2445/101813 |
| ISSN: | 1540-5877 |
| Apareix en les col·leccions: | Articles publicats en revistes (Història i Arqueologia) |
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Witch Melissa Minca told The Associated Press she was "happy that we are legal," before chanting a spell to call for a good harvest, clutching a jar of charmed river water, a sprig of mistletoe and a candle.
Another tradition during this time is the picking of herbs and flowers, which are believed to have special healing and magical properties when harvested on the Solstice. These herbs and flowers are used in spells, rituals, and decorations, and are seen as powerful tools for harnessing the energy of the season. The Summer Solstice is also a time for feasting and merry-making. It is a time to celebrate and enjoy the abundance of the harvest and the joys of life. Many pagan communities and individuals come together to share food, drink, and music, and to honor the sun and the blessings it brings. Overall, the Summer Solstice is a significant pagan holiday that celebrates the power of the sun and the energy of the summer season. It is a time of joy, abundance, and connection with nature and the spiritual world..
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