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June 24, 2024(6 events)

Fors Fortuna

June 24, 2024

On this day, the Romans celebrated Fortuna, the goddess of luck. His worship comes from the legendary early kings of Rome. Temple cults are little known today. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 24 #fortuna

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Inti Raymi

June 24, 2024

On this day, the Incas celebrated Inti Raymi in honor of the sun god Inti. It was also the Inca New Year with the return of the lengthening of the days (June solstice). #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 24 #inca #IntiRaymi

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Jaanipäev

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June 24, 2024

Today, Estonians celebrate Jaanipäev (Saint John). The pre-Christian roots endure. Jaanipäev marks a change in the agricultural year, particularly the break between the end of spring sowing and the hard work of summer haymaking. Dancing, singing and jumping over a bonfire are also rites of this region. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Jaanipaev #estonia #June 24

Jonsmessa

June 24, 2024

Today, Icelanders celebrate Jónsmessa. According to legends, cows gain the power to speak, seals become human, and it is healthy to roll naked in dew-covered grass. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 24 #island #jonsmessa

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Saint Jonah

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June 24, 2024

Today, Lithuanians celebrate Saint Jonah, known by the pre-Christian name Rasos, Joninės, or Kupolė. Traditions include singing songs and dancing until sunset, telling stories, searching for the magic fern flower at midnight, jumping over bonfires, greeting the rising midsummer sun, and bathing. their faces with morning dew, young girls float crowns of flowers on the water of lakes or rivers. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 24 #SaintJonas #Lithuania

Sanziana

June 24, 2024

Today, Romanians celebrate Sânziene. The most beautiful women dress in white and make crowns of small yellow flowers. In the evening, dancing and singing take place around a large bonfire. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 24 #sanziana #Roumania

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June 28, 2024(2 events)

Mnarja

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June 28, 2024

Today, the Maltese celebrate Mnarja, Saints Peter and Paul. It dates back to the time of the Knights of Malta in the 16th century. The name derives from the Latin word “Luminare”, meaning to illuminate. And it was precisely the lighting of candles and torches that made people feel their participation in the celebrations. However, over the years, the festival is no longer just a religious commemoration, but has changed its face, being enriched with new elements. Typical traditional dishes, parties, bonfires and fireworks show the best of Maltese folk tradition. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 28 #mnarja #Malta

Vidovdan

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June 28, 2024

Today, Serbs celebrate Vidovdan. This holiday is in honor of Saint Prince Lazar and the holy martyrs who fell in the Battle of Kosovo against the Ottoman Empire on June 15, 1389 (Julian calendar). This battle marks the invasion and submission of the Serbs by the Ottoman Empire. June 28 (Gregorian) is therefore a very important date in Serbian nationalism, and this day will be chosen for other great actions throughout History. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 28 #Serbia #Vidovdan

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June 30, 2024(1 event)

Alarde de San Marcial

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June 30, 2024

Today, the Basques do the Alarde de San Marcial (Parade of Saint Marcial). A parade commemorates the victory of the troops of Irun over the French army on June 30, 1522. They parade through the streets of Irun and head to Mount Saint Marcial where a great patronal festival is celebrated in honor to the Saint. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #SaintMarcial #Irun #Basque #Euskadi #June 30

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