Chronos, Kairos and Aion are the three deities of time, events and epic destinies. Here is the multi-religious and multicultural calendar!
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The schedule in brief from D-2 to D+5
- August 21, 2024, : Consualia
- August 23, 2024, : Grand Magal of Touba
- August 23, 2024, : Vulcanalia
- August 23, 2024: Zeus Epoptes
- August 24, 2024, : Saint Barthélemy
- August 25, 2024, : Arbain
- August 25, 2024, : opiconsivia
- August 26, 2024, : Krishna Janmashtami
- August 27, 2024, : Volturnalia
- August 28, 2024, : Ludi Circenses
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Holidays of the month
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29July 29, 2024●●(2 events) Naknyulum – Today, the Chang Naga tribes of Nagaland celebrate Naknyulum. It was originally a religious ceremony to celebrate their deliverance from darkness. This is why it remains today more than ever a ceremony which applauds the victory of good over evil. This is a symbolic tribute that exercises customary beliefs regarding their history. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Nagaland #July 29 Olsok – Today, Scandinavians celebrate Olsok, Saint Olaf. King Olaf II Haraldsson of Norway is remembered as Rex perpetuus Norvegiae, the Eternal King of Norway. July 29 is traditionally the date of King Olaf's death at the Battle of Stiklestad, north of Nidaros (Trondheim), Norway, in 1030. King Olaf's martyrdom at Stiklestad appears to have contributed decisively to the establishment of Christianity throughout the Norwegian nation. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Olaf #July 29 #Norway |
30July 30, 2024●(1 event) NoumeniaJuly 30, 2024 On this day, the Greeks celebrated Noumenia, the New Moon marking a new month. The Noumenia is the second day of a three-day family festival held every lunar month – the Deipnon of Hekate, then the Noumenia, followed by the Agathos Daimon. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #noumenia |
31July 31, 2024●●(3 events) 12 little prophets – Today, the Armenian Church celebrates the 12 minor prophets. From the 8th to 4th centuries BCE, they are part of the Tanakh and the Old Testament. The Books include both autobiographical and biographical texts and oracles. First come the prophets dated from the beginning of the Assyrian period: Hosea, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah and Micah; Joel and part of the beginning of Amos. We can also find in Amos and Joel a description of an invasion of locusts. Next come the prophets set at the end of the Assyrian period: Nahum, Habakkuk and Zephaniah. Next come those set in the Persian period: Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, although some scholars date "Second Zechariah" to the Hellenistic era. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #July 31 #12Little Prophets Herakleia – On this day, the Greeks celebrated Herakleia. A celebration of the death of Heracles by athletes in the Kynosarges gymnasium, famous for the fact that it was the only one in Athens open to non-citizens. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Herakles #Athens #Greece #July 31 Ignatius of LoyolaJuly 31, 2024 Today, Christians celebrate Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian spirituality is one of the main sources of religious introspection and vocational discernment in Catholicism. At the head of the Jesuits, he became an ardent promoter of the Tridentine reform, also called the Counter-Reformation. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #31July #SaintIgnatius |
1August 1, 2024
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2August 2, 2024●●(2 events) Aomori NebutaAugust 2, 2024 Today, Japanese people in Aomori celebrate Aomori Nebuta. Nebuta refers to the chariot of a brave warrior figure that runs through the center of the city, while dancers wearing a unique type of costume called haneto dance to the rhythm of the Rasserā chant. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #2August #nebuta #aomori #japan The NegritaAugust 2, 2024 Today, Costa Ricans celebrate their patron saint, Our Lady and the Angels, thus known as La Negrita. The Black Madonna is an indigenous representation of the Virgin Mary made on August 2, 1635. Since then, the figure has protected Costa Rica. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #2August #LaNegrita #Costarica |
3August 3, 2024●●(2 events) Akita KantoAugust 3, 2024 Today, the Japanese people of Akita celebrate Akita kantō for four days. It was part of the Obon festival and was celebrated in order to cast out a devil who made people sleep. From now on, we do it to drive away misfortune and hope for good harvests. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #3August #akita #akitakanto #japan Supplicia CanumAugust 3, 2024 On this day, the Romans celebrated Supplicia Canum. Dogs were sacrificed hanging from a cross and geese were decorated with gold and purple. This strange feast comes from the siege of Rome by the Gauls in 390 BCE. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #3August #rome #suppliciacanum |
4August 4, 2024●●(2 events) MetumniuAugust 4, 2024 Today, the Yinchunger of Nagaland celebrate the Metumniu harvest festival. The etumniu festival celebrates the particular harvest of millet which is the dominant cereal in their diet. The festival is also doubled with a meaningful rebirth of what is lost or broken by raging rains and storms; the inhabitants take the opportunity to repair and consolidate the infrastructures. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #4August #nagaland #metumniu #Yinchunger White VirginAugust 4, 2024 Today, the Basques celebrate Andre Maria Zuriaren Jaiak, the White Virgin. During a week, many cultural events take place in the Basque country including the famous competition of eskupilota. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #4August #basque country #andremariazuriarenjaiak |
5August 5, 2024
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6August 6, 2024●●(2 events) Divino Salvador del MundoAugust 6, 2024 Today in El Salvador, locals celebrate the Divino Salvador del Mundo, its patron saint, along with the Transfiguration. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #6August #Salvador #DivinoSalvadordelMundo Transfiguration of JesusAugust 6, 2024 Today, the Orthodox celebrate the transfiguration of Jesus. It involves a change in Jesus' bodily appearance for a few moments of his earthly life, to reveal his divine nature to three disciples. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #6August #orthodox #Transfiguration |
7August 7, 2024●(1 event) FilsetaAugust 7, 2024 Today Christians of the Ethiopian and Eritrean Tewahedo Church celebrate Filseta in commemoration of the Dormition and Assumption of Mary. The divine liturgy is conducted during all days of the fast culminating in the final liturgy on the 15th day venerating Saint Mary. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #7August #Tewahedo #Filseta |
8August 8, 2024●●(2 events) Nane NaneAugust 8, 2024 Today Swahili celebrate Nane Nane (literally 08/08). For a week, a huge agricultural market takes place in various towns in Tanzania. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #8August #NaneNane #Tanzania Tendong Lho RumfaatAugust 8, 2024 Today, the Lepcha people (Nepal and northern India) celebrate Tendong Lho Rumfaat. This day commemorates their people's flight up Tendong Mountain to escape 40 consecutive days of rain. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #8August #lepcha #TendongLhoRumfaat |
9August 9, 2024●●(2 events) Naga PanchamiAugust 9, 2024 Today, the people of India celebrate Naga Panchami in honor of Nagas and other snakes. As part of the festivities, a Naga or snake deity made of silver, stone, wood or a painting of snakes is given a reverential bath with milk and their blessings are sought for the well-being of the family. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Naga #India #Nepal #NagaPanchami Indigenous soilAugust 9, 2024 celebrated Sol Indiges (not to be confused with Sol Invictus on December 25). This festival is as old as the first king Titus Tatius. Long before, Latinus, king of a people of Latium, was the son of Ulysses and Circe, herself daughter of the sun. The descendants (called Aeneas), are then direct descendants of the sun. Other very important lineages of Rome such as the Aurelii are also descendants of the sun. The meaning of the festival remains a mystery, with historians of the Empire no longer able to find its origin. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #9August #Rome #SolIndiges #Latinus |
10August 10, 2024●●(2 events) Ibalong FestivalAugust 10, 2024 Today, Filipinos celebrate the Ibalong festival. This harvest festival dates back to the epic text of Ibalong showcasing the bravery and strength of three heroes who had to fight against the elements and monsters. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 10 #Philippines #Ibalong Lawrence of RomeAugust 10, 2024 Today, Christians celebrate Saint Lawrence of Rome. He died as a martyr on a grill (hot coal) in 258 in Rome. Guard of the Church's treasures, he refused to hand them over to the Roman Empire, and instead distributed them to the poor and sick. He sent the Holy Chalice to his parents which is today in the Cathedral of Valencia. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 10 #SaintLaurent #Christianity #SaintChalice |
11August 11, 2024
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12August 12, 2024●●(3 events) Mim KutAugust 12, 2024 Today, the Kuki Nagas people of Nagaland in India celebrate Mim Kut. It expresses elation and triumph over the harvest of Mim (maize), which is the last harvest of the season. The festival notably celebrates the corn harvest. The Kuki people strongly believe that the souls of their deceased ancestors come out of their graves and visit their family homes. People pay homage to dead souls in the form of wine naturally made from rice in every house. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 12 #Nagaland #MimKut #Kuki Tisha BeavAugust 12, 2024 Today, Jews commemorate the fall of the first Temple in Jerusalem by fasting on Tisha Beav. This night then commemorates a series of persecutions suffered by the Jewish people over the centuries. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Judaism #TishaBeAv Yosakoi MatsuriAugust 12, 2024 Today, the Japanese people of Kōchi celebrate Yosakoi matsuri. The Yosakoi is a dance, coming from the Awa-Odori tradition. The dance style is very energetic, combining traditional Japanese dance moves with modern music and rhythms. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 12 #japan #yosakoi |
13August 13, 2024●●(4 events) EleusiniaAugust 13, 2024 On this day, the Greeks celebrated Eleusinia. It was a festival of thanksgiving to honor Demeter. It consisted of a procession, games and sacrifices. The prizes for the winners of the games were a large amount of cereal. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 13 #Greece #Eleusinia #Demeter Hachigatsu GoodAugust 13, 2024 Today, Japanese Buddhists celebrate Bon. Coming from the Chinese ghost festival, the Japanese honor the god Sai no kami. The Japanese festival lasts all month. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Japan #Bon Libation to HermesAugust 13, 2024 On this day, the ancient Greeks performed a libation at Hermes. A very important god in the Hellenic religion, and Herault of the supreme god Zeus, Hermes has always been prayed for in travel, diplomacy, athletics and certain sciences. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 13 #Greece #Thermes NemoraliaAugust 13, 2024 On this day, the Romans celebrated Nemoralia. These three days were dedicated to Diana, a goddess of Greek origin. This goddess of Heaven, Earth and the Underworld was celebrated in the Roman Empire since the third century BCE. The Christian era replaced it with the Assumption. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #rome #August 13 #nemoralia |
14August 14, 2024●●(4 events) Spa PartiesAugust 14, 2024 Today, on August 19 and 31, the Slavic peoples celebrate the Savior (honey, apple and walnut festival). In our Orthodox days, these festivals were originally linked to harvest seasons. Dances and feasts mark the start of the harvest. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #orthodox #August 14 #August 19 #August 31 #spas KourotrophosAugust 14, 2024 On this day, the Greeks honored Kourotrophos (education), as well as Hekate and Artemis, protector of women and children. Few sources exist on this rite, taking place several times a year, and often preliminary to rites towards other gods. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 14 #Kourotrophos #Hekate #Artemis Ojima NeputaAugust 14, 2024 of Ota celebrate Ojima Neputa. People clap "Yaya-do", play the bass drum, record with musical accompaniment, and people march with a big fan. A highlight of the festival is the Neputa March, the gigantic 7-meter fan march with a loud drumming formation. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 14 #Japan #OjimaNeputa Sho DunAugust 14, 2024 Today, Tibetans celebrate Sho Dun (Yoghurt Banquet). It began in the 11th century with a banquet given by the laity to the monks around yoghurt. Later summer operas, or Lhamo, and plays were added to the festivities. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Shotun #ShoDun #Lhamo #Tibet |
15August 15, 2024●●(3 events) AssumptionAugust 15, 2024 celebrate the Assumption of Mary (also called Dormition). The Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, at the end of her earthly life, entered directly into the glory of God, in other words ascended to heaven. This feast is apocryphal since the New Testament and the scriptural bases do not mention the death of Mary. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 15 #Assumption #Dormition #VirgeMarie Sango FestivalAugust 15, 2024 Today, the Yoruba honor Sango. He is a thunder and fire deity and was a warrior and the third king of the Oyo Empire after succeeding his elder brother Ajaka. This millennial festival lasts more than 10 days and includes various cultural and religious festivals. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Sango #August 15 #Yoruba #Oyo #Oya Wafaa El-NilAugust 15, 2024 On this day, in ancient Egypt, Wafaa El-Nil (the Nile flood) was celebrated for two weeks. She is also designated in the Coptic Church by ceremonially throwing a martyr's relic into the river. The flooding of the Nile has been poetically described in myth as Isis' tears of grief for Osiris when he was killed by their brother Seth. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 15 #WafaaElNil #Egypt |
16August 16, 2024●●(2 events) Gozan no OkurubuAugust 16, 2024 Today, the Japanese of Kyoto celebrate Gozan no Okurubu. During this month of ghosts and the Bon festival, five giant fires are lit on the mountains around the city. Each fire is a kanji to protect the spirits. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 16 #good #japan #kyoto #gozannookuribi Varalakshmi VratamAugust 16, 2024 Today Vaishnavi Hindus celebrate Varalakshmi Vratam in honor of the fertility goddess Lakshmi. The festival is mainly performed by married women (sumangali), for their own well-being, and in order to ask the goddess to bless their husbands with health and longevity. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #VaralakshmiVratam #VaralakshmiPuja #India |
17August 17, 2024●(1 event) PortunaliaAugust 17, 2024 celebrated Portunalia in honor of Portunus the god of doors, keys, provisions and ports. Originally, it was related to the protection of granaries and warehouses. His functions probably evolved with confusion with the later god Janus, who resembles him in every way. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 17 #Rome #Portunus #Janus |
18August 18, 2024●●(2 events) Hera TelkhiniaAugust 18, 2024 On this day, the Greeks celebrated Hera Telkhinia. There are few sources on this festival, which probably originated in Thelkhis in Crete, then very influential in Greece. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 18 #Grece #Crete #Telkhis #Hera ZhongyuanjieAugust 18, 2024 Today, the Chinese have a ghost festival, the zhongyuanjie. Tradition has it that during this time spirits held in the underworld are released to earth because they do not receive worship, or cannot find peace due to violent death or misbehaviour. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #china #zhongyuanjie |
19August 19, 2024●●(5 events) BuheAugust 19, 2024 Today, Geez Christians (first of the Christian rites) celebrate Buhe. The boys make chibo (small bonfires) and sing "Hoya Hoye" and receive bread called mulmul from the locals. The boys then bless the home family for the following year. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 19 #Buhe #Ethiopia Ibumin EaroeniAugust 19, 2024 Today, the twelve tribes of the Micronesian islands of Nauru celebrate Ibumin Earoeni. The twelve tribes engage in cultural activities all day long. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 19 #nauru #IbuminEaroeni Raksha BandhanAugust 19, 2024 and Jains celebrate the bond of brotherhood Raksha bandhan. This link is represented by a small cord called rakhi that the sister attaches to her brother's wrist and asks for his protection. A tilak is then affixed to the forehead of the person wearing the rakhi. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #inde #RakshaBandhan Holy MaginusAugust 19, 2024 Today, Catalan Christians celebrate Saint Maginus. He was a Hermit of the Brufaganya cave for 30 years. He was beheaded on August 25, 306 after attempting to convert Roman governors and resisting persecution. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 19 #SaintMaginus #Catalonia VinaliaAugust 19, 2024 On this day, the Romans celebrated the Vinalia. These two harvest festivals in honor of Jupiter and Venus took place in April and August. These festivals followed the natural course of the harvest, from the new wine festival to the first bunches picked. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #rome #vinalia #23April #19August |
20August 20, 2024●(1 event) Our Lady of SorrowsAugust 20, 2024 Portuguese celebrate Our Lady of Sorrows. Since 1744, she has been prayed to promote fishing. Since 1772, a large fair has been organized as well as the Romaria feast of Nossa Senhora da Agonia. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 20 #Portugal #Christianity #NotreDame |
21August 21, 2024●(1 event) ConsualiaAugust 21, 2024 On this day, the Romans celebrated Consualia in honor of the god Consus (equivalent to the Greek god Poseidon Hippios). Consus is considered the deity of advice, in reference to the ruse used by Romulus to kidnap the Sabine women. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #rome #August 21 #December 15 #consualia |
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23August 23, 2024●●(3 events) Grand Magal of ToubaAugust 23, 2024 Today, the Mouride Muslims of Senegal celebrate the Magal of Touba. It commemorates the departure into exile in Gabon of the founder of the brotherhood. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #islam #mouride #Senegal VulcanaliaAugust 23, 2024 On this day, the Romans celebrated Vulcanalia in honor of Vulcan. This god is one of the oldest, probably of Crete or Hittite origin. He is the father of the first founders of Rome. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 23 #vulcan Zeus EpoptesAugust 23, 2024 On this day, the Greeks of Erchia made an important sacrifice to Zeus Epoptes (the observer). The sources concerning the rituals are so far confused. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 23 #Zeus #Erchia |
24August 24, 2024●(1 event) Saint BarthelemyAugust 24, 2024 Today, Christians celebrate Saint Bartholomew. He would have evangelized Arabia, Persia and perhaps Western India in collaboration with the apostle Thomas. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 24 #saintbarthelemy |
25August 25, 2024●●(2 events) ArbainAugust 25, 2024 Today, Shiite Muslims commemorate Arbaïn, which marks the end of the mourning of Imam Hussein ben Ali. Arbaïn takes place on Safar 20 of the Hijri calendar, i.e. 40 days after Ashura which commemorates the death of Imam Hussein ben Ali. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #arbain #ashura #islam opiconsiviaAugust 25, 2024 On this day, the Romans celebrated Opiconsivia in honor of Ops. Goddess of agricultural resources and wealth, the Romans celebrated her at the end of the harvest with a mirror festival in December for the storage of grain. #mythology #myth #legend #August 25 #December 19 #calendar #opalia #opiconsivia |
26August 26, 2024●(1 event) Krishna JanmashtamiAugust 26, 2024 Today, Hindus celebrate Krishna Janmashtami, the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. Dance and drama enactments of the life of Krishna according to the Bhagavata Purana, devotional singing until midnight when Krishna was born, fasting, an all-night vigil and a festival the next day are part of the Janmashtami celebrations #mythology #myth 1TP5Legend #calendar #inde #krishna #vishnu |
27August 27, 2024●(1 event) VolturnaliaAugust 27, 2024 On this day, the Romans celebrated the Volturnalia in honor of Volturnus, the god of water and fountains. We know very little about this party. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 27 #volturnus #rome |
28August 28, 2024●(1 event) Ludi CircensesAugust 28, 2024 On this day, the Etruscans and then the Romans celebrated the Ludi Circenses. These games were organized within the framework of the Etruscan confederation of the twelve cities (dodecapolis) which, during these religious and spectacular events, regained its unity. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 28 #Etrusque #Rome #LudiCircenses |
29August 29, 2024●●(2 events) Detachment of John the BaptistAugust 29, 2024 Today, Christians commemorate the Beheading of John the Baptist, or beheading. He was executed on the orders of Herod Antipas, at the request of Herodias and her daughter Salome. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 29 #JeanBaptiste NoumeniaAugust 29, 2024 On this day, the Greeks celebrated Noumenia, the New Moon marking a new month. The Noumenia is the second day of a three-day family festival held every lunar month – the Deipnon of Hekate, then the Noumenia, followed by the Agathos Daimon. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #noumenia |
30August 30, 2024●●(2 events) NiketeriaAugust 30, 2024 On this day, Athenians celebrated Niketeria in honor of Nike, represented as the winged victory, who was honored as a companion, or aspect, of Athena. The day commemorates Athena's victory over Poseidon to become mistress of the city. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 30 #Niketeria #Nike #Athena Lima RoseAugust 30, 2024 Today, the Spanish countries of the new world celebrate Rose de Lima. First saint of the Americas, she devoted herself to the poor and the natives and made her life a penance. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 30 #rosedelima |
31August 31, 2024●(1 event) ParyushanaAugust 31, 2024 Today Jains celebrate Paryushana. Jains increase their level of spiritual intensity by often using fasting and meditation to help them. The five main vows are emphasized during this period. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Jainism #Paryushana |
1September 1, 2024●●(4 events) Basil KodrosSeptember 1, 2024 On this day, the Athenians celebrated Basil (associated with King Kodros) at the Attic demos Erchia. Kodros lost his kingdom at Pylos to the Dorians and then came to Athens, killed King Xanthos and then became king of Athens. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #September 1 #Greece #kodros #athens Igogo-FestivalSeptember 1, 2024 Today Yorubas begin the Igogo festival. It is held every year to honor Queen Oronsen, a mythical wife of Renengejen. During the festival, the high chiefs of the kingdom of Owo dress as women with coral beads, beaded robes and braided hair. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #September 1st #Igogo #Owo #Yoruba Guru Granth SahibSeptember 1, 2024 Today Sikhs commemorate the completion of their holy book Guru Granth Sahib. The Adi Granth, its earliest interpretation, was compiled by the fifth guru, Guru Arjan (1564–1606). Its compilation was completed on August 29, 1604 and first installed inside the Golden Temple in Amritsar on September 1, 1604. MongmongSeptember 1, 2024 Today, the Sangtam people in Nagalan (northeastern India) celebrate Mongmong. For 6 days, many rituals are performed to bring prosperity and ward off evil spirits. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #1st September #mongmong #inde #Sangtam |
Multicultural and multi-religious almanac
An almanac is a calendar showing the main dates of the calendar, the religious holidays, bearing ephemerides such as the phases of the moon or the duration of the days (lunar and solar calendars).
A calendar is a system for marking dates according to time. Such a system was invented by men to divide and organize time over long periods. The observation of the periodic phenomena of the environment in which they lived — such as the daily movement of the shadow, the return of the seasons or the lunar cycle — served as the first references for organizing the agricultural, social and religious life of societies.
The calendar used today in most of the world is the Gregorian calendar. In everyday language, an ephemeris designates what happens daily; the ephemeris of the day is the list of the significant events of this day.