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Witches Holiday / AUGUST 13th / Dianas Day ~ All Rome turned out to honor the beloved goddess Diana. The most democratic of deities, her temple stood in the working-class section of the city. In the countryside any grove – pine, cedar, laurel, willow – served as a place of worship for this rustic goddess. Counterpart of the Greek deity Artemis, Diana lingered in any dappled place. The duo are divinities of the moon and the hunt, celestial and sublime, patronesses of women in childbirth, guardians of youth, comforters of the oppressed, healers, protectors of wildlife. On Diana’s Day pampered patricians served themselves, for servants and slaves were allowed a carefree celebration. To reflect the ancient occasion, decorate your home with greenery and hang a tree with symbols of the goddess – crescent moons, bows and arrows, silver masks, tiny animal figures. Traditional feasting fare includes roasted on spits, apples still hanging from boughs and bowls of cider.
Posted on: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 16:42:39 +0000

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