Today, Peruvians celebrate their mother tongue. Before the conquest of America in the territory of Tahuantinsuyo the official language was Quechua; but there were also local languages like Aymara in the south of the country, Uro around Lake Titicaca, Culle and Muchick in the northern region of Peru. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #May 27 #Peru #Quechua #Aymara #Uro #Culle #Muchick
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30May 30, 2024●(1 event)
Celebrates God
May 30, 2024
Today, Christians celebrate Corpus Christi or Corpus Christi. It is an essentially Catholic religious holiday designated on the Thursday following Trinity, that is to say sixty days after Easter, or the Sunday after in certain countries such as France. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Christianity #FeastGod #CorpusChristi
Today, Christians celebrate the visitation of the Virgin Mary. The feast of the Visitation commemorates an episode from the Gospel according to Luke: the visit that Mary, pregnant with Christ, pays to her cousin Elizabeth, pregnant with John the Baptist. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Virgin Mary #May 31
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
On this day, the Greeks celebrated Agathos Daimon. It represents a benevolent spirit or deity associated with individual fortune and well-being. Often depicted as a serpent or a young man, the Agathos Daimon was believed to bring luck, protection and guidance to individuals in their daily lives. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #2June #AgathosDaimon
3June 3, 2024●●(2 events)
Arrhephoria
June 3, 2024
On this day, the Athenians celebrated Arrhephoria. Two young women were selected to take care of the sacred Olive Tree and make Athena's new dress. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #athena #arrhephoria #3June
celebrated Bellona. Her Bellonarii used to wound their arms or legs as a blood sacrifice for her. It included martial processions, gladiatorial contests, and rituals invoking the god's favor in battle. The festival was intended to invoke his power and protection for Rome's military efforts. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Rome #Bellona #3June
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7June 7, 2024●●(2 events)
Ludi Piscatorii
June 7, 2024
On this day, Roman fishermen celebrated Ludi Piscatorii. Fish were prepared and sacrificed to Vulcan or the Tiber. The union of fire and water was a symbol of birth. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #7June #rome #vulcan #ludipiscatorii
On this day and for a week, the Romans celebrated Vestalia in honor of the goddess of the hearth. The temple of Vesta in which this ceremony took place was so secret that little is known about the progress of this festival. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #rome #vestalia
Today, the Asatrus celebrate Lindisfarne Day. On June 8, 793, the monastery of Lindisfarne was pillaged by a Viking raid. This day marks the golden age of the Vikings, known mainly for raids in Europe, but especially for fine explorers and traders from the lands of northern Europe. Vikings is not a people but only a name. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #8June #Vikings #Asatru #Lindisfarne
Rosière
00:00 – 01:00 June 8, 2024
Today, and since the 5th century CE, French towns have chosen La Rosière. The tradition consists, originally, of giving a crown of roses (hence the name) to the young girl whose irreproachable conduct, virtue, piety and modesty have marked the village. This was instituted by Saint Médard in 525 in Salency in Oise. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #8June #France #rosière
Saint Medard
00:00 – 01:00 June 8, 2024
Today, Christians celebrate Saint Médard. Best known for the institution of La Rosière, Saint Médard is the patron saint of imprisoned people, people with mental illness or migraines and neuralgia, farmers and brewers. He is invoked against bad weather, for (or against, as the case may be) rain - hence his nickname "rainy saint". #mythology #myth #legend #saintMedard #France #8June #Rosière
9June 9, 2024●●(2 events)
Saint Columba
June 9, 2024
Today, the Scots celebrate Saint Columba. This Irish emissary introduced Christianity to the north of England, notably on the island of Iona where he created his monastic order. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #9June #SaintColumba
Today, the Asatrus celebrate Siegfried (or Sigurd). Legendary Germanic hero, probably inspired by the great Germanic and Merovingian kings, Siegfried is one of the most important characters in Germanic/Norse mythology. He is the hero of Nibelungenlied, the Völsunga saga, and the Poetic Edda. Literature is as imposing as the Arthurian tradition in the Celtic world. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #9June #Asatru #Siegfried #Germany
10June 10, 2024
11June 11, 2024●●(3 events)
Shavuot
June 11, 2024
Today, Jews celebrate Shavuot (Pentecost). They celebrate the start of the wheat harvest season and, in rabbinic tradition, the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. #mythology #myth #legend 1TP5Judaism #Chavuot
Today, and for two weeks, the Lendit fair takes place in the Saint-Denis plain in France. Becoming the largest fair in Europe since the 9th century CE, with the grandson of Charlemagne, the fair is known for having goods from the known world. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #fair #France #SaintDenis #June 11
matralia
June 11, 2024
On this day, the Romans celebrated Matralia in honor of Mater Matuta. Indigenous Latin goddess, her cult continued during the Roman Empire. She is the equivalent of the dawn goddess Aurora. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 11 #matralia #matermatuta #rome
Today, Brazilians celebrate Dia dos Namorados (Lovers' Day). On the eve of Saint Anthony of Padua, lovers exchange gifts and do romantic activities. Largely replacing Valentine's Day, St. Anthony was known for blessing young married couples. This date was relevant in the Portuguese Empire but was gradually replaced by globalization. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 12 #Brazil #Namorados #Saint Anthony
Skira
June 12, 2024
On this day, the Athenians celebrated Skira. The priestess of Athena, the priest of Poseidon and the priest of Helios were performing a ceremony marking the end of the year. The male/female roles were suspended that day. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Athens #Skira
Today, Christians celebrate Saint Anthony of Padua. It is notably the subject of chapters 39 and 40 of the legendary stories The Fioretti of Saint Francis of Assisi. Represented as a young, slender man holding the Child Jesus in his arms seated on a Bible, he is one of the most popular saints. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #padua #antoniodipadova #lisbon #13June
On this day, the Greeks celebrated Dipolieia/Bouphonia in honor of Zeus Polieus. A strange ritual was taking place. Wheat was placed on the altar in the presence of oxen. The first to feed was then sacrificed with an axe, and the killer was then tried for his crime. After a ritual judgment, the ax was declared guilty and thrown into the sea. #mythology #myth 1TP5Legend #calendar #June 14 #GreeceAncient #Athens #Dipolieia #Zeus
Tecuilhuitontli
00:00 – 01:00 June 14, 2024
On this day, the Aztecs began the month of Tecuilhuitontli, the small festival in honor of Xochipilli and the goddess Huixtocihuatl. During the festival, a woman was seen as the ixiptla, or incarnation of Huixtocihuatl. This woman was sacrificed at the end of the festival. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Tecuilhuitontli #Aztec #June 14
15June 15, 2024●●(3 events)
Amos
00:00 – 01:00 June 15, 2024
Today, the Orthodox celebrate Amos, the third of the 12 minor prophets. According to the Bible, Amos was the oldest contemporary of Hosea and Isaiah and was active c. 760-755 BCE during the reign of kings Jeroboam II of Israel and Uzziah of Judah. The prophet is characterized as speaking out against increased disparity between the very rich and the very poor with themes of justice, God's omnipotence, and divine judgment. The Book of Amos is attributed to him. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 15 #Amos #Bible #OldTestament
Arafat Day
June 15, 2024
Today, Muslims celebrate Arafat Day. This holy day is the day when the last verse of the Quran was revealed, thus completing the religion. This is the second day of the pilgrimage to Mecca and the following day is the first day of the major Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #islam #Arafat
Today, Christians celebrate Saint Vitus or Saint Guy. His life is a legend, and this varies from region to region in Europe. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 15 #saintvitus
Today, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) or Eid el-Kebir (the Great Feast). This feast commemorates the strength of Abraham's faith in his God, symbolized by the episode in which he accepts to sacrifice, on God's order, his son Ishmael before the arrival of the Archangel Gabriel. This day marks the end of the hajj. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #islam #aidaladha #aidelkebir
Today, Sikhs commemorate the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sahib. He is one of the 10 founding Gurus. He was imprisoned, tortured and executed because he refused to convert to Islam in 1606. He was forced to sit on hot plates while hot sand was poured all over his body. This lasted at least five days. On the last day he was taken to the Ravi River and was never seen or heard from again. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 16 #GuruArjanDevSahib #Sikh
nobanno
June 16, 2024
Today Bengalis celebrate Nobanno or Nabanna. This is an opportunity to honor Bengali culture. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #16June #bengali #bengladesh
Today, Catholics celebrate Saint Cyr. Martyred at the age of three, he was killed just before his mother, Saint Julitte, around 304. The Roman emperor Diocletian decreed a great persecution against Christians. Julitte, a widow and noblewoman, was a target by the government. She appeared in court with her son, and confirmed her belief. The child was taken from him, and struggling, he was thrown down the steps by the governor, he died with his neck broken. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 16 #saintCyr #Christianity
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21June 21, 2024●●(5 events)
National Indigenous Day of Canada
00:00 – 01:00 June 21, 2024
Today is National Indigenous Day in Canada. The First Peoples, the Inuit and the Métis highlight their traditions, cultures, crafts and folklore. It is the first of Canada's days of celebration, with Quebec Day on June 24, Multiculturalism Day on June 27 and Canada Day on July 1. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Inuit #Métis #Canada #June 21
litha
June 21, 2024
On this day, the Celts, Germans and Saxons celebrated Litha, the summer solstice. This period would be favorable for magic such as love, healing, protection. It was replaced by the Christian feast of Saint John which keeps the rites. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #litha #saintjean #June 21
On this day, many Germanic/Norse peoples celebrated Midsummer (Midsumor or Midsommar). As the solstice has been observed since Neolithic times, many peoples have performed rites on this particular day. Little by little dominated by Christianity during the Middle Ages until the early Middle Ages, the customs were incorporated into the feast of Saint John on June 24, then the only one authorized during the solstice. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 21 #midsummer #midsumor #midsommar
We Tripantu
June 21, 2024
Today, the Mapuche Native Americans celebrate We Tripantu. The June solstice is the shortest day in the southern hemisphere. The Mapuche people start the new year on this day. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Mapuche #WeTripantu #June 21
Today, the Aymara people celebrate Willkakuti. The June solstice being the shortest day in the southern hemisphere, this marks the beginning of the new year of the Aymaras. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 21 #aymara #willkakuti
Today, the Spanish and Portuguese make the fires of Saint John. Large bonfires accompany meals, songs and dances during the night before Saint John's Day. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 23 #saintjean #alicante
Today, Christians celebrate Pentecost. It celebrates the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the fiftieth day from Easter on a group of disciples of Jesus of Nazareth, including the Twelve Apostles. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Pentecost
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
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
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
John the Baptist
June 24, 2024
Today, Christians celebrate Saint John the Baptist. He is the prophet who announced the coming of Jesus of Nazareth. He baptized him on the banks of the Jordan, letting some of his disciples join him. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 24 #jeanlebaptiste #saintjean
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
Today, Filipinos celebrate Wattah Wattah or Basaan. Saint John is the patron saint of San Juan and other smaller towns on the islands. Children and adults walk the streets and generously sprinkle water on passers-by or travelers, with the traditional basaan (wetting of water) or buhusan (sprinkling of water) - to remind them of their baptism. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 24 #WattahWattah #Basaan #Pilippines
25June 25, 2024●(1 event)
Eid al-Ghadir
June 25, 2024
Today, Shia Muslims celebrate Eid al-Ghadir. It commemorates what is known as the Farewell Sermon delivered by Muhammad on 18 Dhu al-Hijja of the year 10 of the Hijri calendar, during his last pilgrimage. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #islam #aidalghadir
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
29June 29, 2024●(1 event)
Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
June 29, 2024
Today, Christians celebrate Saints Peter and Paul. For the Orthodox as well as Eastern Christians, this feast also marks the end of the fasting of the apostles. It is considered a day when Christians must attend a night vigil or Vespers, as well as the Divine Liturgy. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #saintpierre #saintpaul #29june
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
Noumenia
June 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
On this day, the Greeks celebrated the New Year. Athens had no real festival to mark the beginning of the year, although magistrates and councils made sacrifices to Zeus the savior and Athena the savior on the last day of the previous month. They sought the city's protection for the coming year. The new archon took the oath in the New Year and his first act was to proclaim that everything everyone owned would continue to be his. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 30 #Athens #Hekatombaion