Today, the Japanese of Fukuoka celebrate Hakata Gion yamakasa until July 15. Famous for its one-ton chariot race, its history is some seven hundred and fifty years long. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #July 1 #Japan #fukuoka #hakata
Today the people of Tonga celebrate Lwiindi-Gonde. The Tonga perform rites to thank the ancestors for the first harvests and to ask them for rain for the season. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #July #onga #Lwiindi
Today, Italians celebrate the Palio di Siena (Siena competition). The first race, Palio di Provenzano, held on July 2, corresponds to the old date of the Visitation and to a local feast in honor of the Madonna di Provenzano. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #2July #August 16 #his #paliodisiena
On this day, various ancient and medieval peoples celebrated the Days of the Dog, the hottest and driest summer days in the northern hemisphere. In reference to the arrival of Sirius in the sky. Ancient Greece linked the star to heat, drought, storms, lethargy, fever and rabid dogs. In Egypt, this was connected to the floods of the Nile and the goddess Sopdet. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #3July #DogDays
4July 4, 2024
5July 5, 2024●●(2 events)
Tynwald Festival
July 5, 2024 – July 6, 2024
Today the Manx (Isle of Man) celebrate Tynwald Day. Since 1417, the course of the summer solstice takes place at the Saint Jean church. The Tynwald (legislative representatives and chambers of keys) enact crown bills and swear in senior officials. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #5July #ynwald
On this day, the Romans celebrated Poplifugium. It celebrated the disappearance of Romulus in a violent storm and taken to heaven while he was inspecting his troops near the Goat Swamp. He would then have become the god of the Romans and their city. #mythology#myth#legend#calendarJuly #4#rome#romulus#poplifugium
Today the Manx (Isle of Man) celebrate Tynwald Day. Since 1417, the course of the summer solstice takes place at the Saint Jean church. The Tynwald (legislative representatives and chambers of keys) enact crown bills and swear in senior officials. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #5July #ynwald
On this day and for a week, the Romans celebrated the Apollo games in honor of Apollo. These games were established during the Second Punic War, following the true prophecies of the Sibylline Carmina Marciana books. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #6July #Apollo
Today, Lithuanians commemorate the coronation of Mindaugas. First Grand Duke in 1236 and only crowned king of Lithuania in 1253, he converted to Christianity to avoid a new crusade by the Teutonic order. He was assassinated because of this decision, the country then plunged into chaos for half a century, between paganism, the German Church and Byzantine Orthodoxy. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #6July #Lithuania #Mindaugas
7July 7, 2024●●(3 events)
Caprotinia
July 7, 2024
On this day, the Romans celebrated Juno Caprotina in honor of slave women. The priestesses flogged themselves with their fists or pieces of wood. This commemorates a Roman victory by Camillus over the Latins; according to a minor tradition, a Roman servant or slave dressed as a noble woman and surrendered to the Latins as a hostage; That night she climbed a wild fig tree and gave the Romans a signal by torchlight to attack. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #July 7 #rome #caprotinia
Today, the Spanish begin the San Fermín celebrations in Pamplona, in honor of the judge of the foral community, Firmin of Amiens in the 3rd century CE. These multicolored festivals literally transform the face of the Navarrese capital, which becomes the scene of a popular spectacle mixing the profane with the sacred. On this occasion, the inhabitants wear white outfits, enhanced with a scarf and a red belt. These festivals are a mixture of religious traditions, commercial festivals and bull races dating back to the 14th century. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #7July #Pamplona #SanFermin #Spain #Navarre
Tanabata
July 7, 2024
Today, the Japanese celebrate Tanabata (night of the 7th) originating from the O-Bon Bhuddists and Chinese Star Festival. It celebrates the meeting of Orihime and Hiko-boshi, separated by the Milky Way but able to meet once a year. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #7July #tanabata #japan
On this day, the Romans celebrated Vitulatio. Macrobius says that it marked a Roman retreat of the Etruscans to Fidenae during the Gallic invasion, and that the Vitulatio commemorated their return victory. The festival was quickly eclipsed by the Ludi Apollinares from July 6 to 13. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #itulation #Rome #8July
9July 9, 2024●●(2 events)
Aude the Very Wise
00:00 – 01:00 July 9, 2024
Today, the Asatrus celebrate Aude the Very Wise. An “unlucky” Viking queen in the 9th century, she founded a Scandinavian establishment in Iceland. It is cited in numerous Viking and Icelandic sagas such as the Landnámabók of Sturla Þórðarson; The Laxdæla saga, which calls it Unn, the Njáls saga, the Eyrbyggja saga, the Eiríks rauða saga and the Grettis saga. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #9July #Unn #Aude #Scandinavia #Iceland
Libation to Athena
00:00 – 01:00 July 9, 2024
On this day, the Greeks made a libation to Athena. Athena was the great Olympian goddess of wise counsel, war, city defense, heroic effort, weaving, pottery, and other crafts. She was depicted crowned with a crested helmet, armed with a shield and spear, and wearing the serpent-edged igis cloak wrapped around her chest and arm, adorned with the monstrous head of the Gorgon . #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #9July #Athena #Athenes
10July 10, 2024
11July 11, 2024●(1 event)
Kronia
00:00 – 01:00 July 11, 2024
On this day, the Greeks celebrated Kronia in honor of Kronos as the god of harvests. This marked the end of the grain harvest. The practice was quickly abandoned during the Classic period. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Kronos #July 11
12July 12, 2024●●(2 events)
Olivier Plunket
00:00 – 01:00 July 12, 2024
Today, Irish Catholics celebrate Saint Olivier Plunket. He was born in Ireland on November 1, 1629. While studying theology in Rome, he was unable to return to his country because of Cromwell's persecution. Back in Armagh, he was accused of collaborating with the enemy of the English crown. He will be tortured, hanged, gutted and dismembered by English justice. King Charles II returned his remains to his loved ones for a decent burial. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #July 12 #OlivierPlunket #Ireland
Twelfth
00:00 – 01:00 July 12, 2024
Today, the Northern Irish celebrate Twelfth. It celebrates the Glorious Revolution (1688) and the victory of Protestant King William of Orange over Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne (1690), which ensured Protestant ascendancy in Ireland. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #July 12 #Ireland #Twelfth
13July 13, 2024●(1 event)
Shichigatsu good
00:00 – 01:00 July 13, 2024
Today, Japanese Buddhists celebrate Shichigatsu bon, the first of the O Bon festivals of the year (Hachigatsu bon in August, Kyu Bon in the 7th lunar month). This holiday originates from the Chinese Ghost Festival, and there are writings dating back over 500 years about how it takes place. Over the years, this religious festival has evolved into a family reunion during which people from big cities return to their hometowns and tend to the graves of their ancestors. A dance festival, Bon odori or “Bon dance”, is traditionally given during these three days. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #OGood #BonOdori #Japan #July 13 #August 13
14July 14, 2024●●(2 events)
Nachi no hi matsuri
00:00 – 01:00 July 14, 2024
Today, the Japanese of Nachikatsuura celebrate Nachi no hi matsuri (Nachi fire festival). The meaning of the festival is understood as the regeneration and prosperity of the life force, as well as the prosperity of agriculture. Water is the main body of waterfalls, an ancient object of worship in Nachi, and is considered the source of life, while fire represents the source of vitality for all things. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #July 14 #nachi #Japan #shinto
Synoikia
00:00 – 01:00 July 14, 2024
On this day, the Greeks celebrated Synoikia. This festival took place during the first important month of the Athenian year and served to remind people of their history and origins, the Synoikia, literally "houses together", was an ancient celebration commemorating the unification of Attica by Theseus. This very ancient festival was gradually abandoned during the Athenian domination. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #synoikia #Greece #July 14
15July 15, 2024
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17July 17, 2024●(1 event)
Gion Matsuri
July 17, 2024
Today and for a week, the inhabitants of Kyoto celebrate Gion matsuri. At the time, natural disasters were thought to be caused by curses from the souls of brutal deaths. This is how the Gion Matsuri was born, being originally a goryō-e the exorcism of wrathful souls. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #kyoto #July 17 #gion
Today, the Japanese of Saitama celebrate Kumagaya Uchiwa Masturi (fan festival). The festival began in 1750. Mikoshi was first made in 1830 and around 1902, when merchants began offering uchiwa to their customers. At the same time, the city grew thanks to the development of the silk industry. Each district began purchasing dashi to represent their wealth; they argue which district has a bigger and good quality dashi. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #July 19 #Japan #uchiwa #mikoshi
Lucaria
July 19, 2024
On this day, the Romans celebrated Lucaria. This very ancient festival has origins unknown to the Romans. The woods were celebrated for driving away demons from the trees. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #19July #21July #lucaria
Today, Theravada Buddhists celebrate Asalha Puja. This day marks Buddha's first sermon at the deer park to the first five disciples on the dhamma wheel from suffering to nirvana. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #bhudda #AsalhaPuja
Today, Theravada Buddhists celebrate Khao Phansa. This marks the beginning of the Buddhist Vassavasa Lent. They then spend three months in study and meditation in their temples. This retreat is based on an edict from Buddha issued to ensure that monks do not damage crops or accidentally crush insects hidden in floodwaters. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Buddha #KhaoPhansa #vassavasa
On this day, the Greeks celebrated Panathenaia. The first festival of the year, the Panathenaea was the celebration of the city's anniversary. Beginning in the 7th century BCE, the annual festival, the Panathenaia ta mikra (Little Panathenaia), involved an impressive procession from outside the city walls to the Acropolis. This procession was represented on the frieze of the Acropolis. The main purpose of the procession was to convey the new peplos for the image of Athena, but in the classical period the festival acquired increased political importance. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Panathenaia #Athens #July 22
23July 23, 2024●(1 event)
Neptunalia
July 23, 2024
On this day, the Romans celebrated the Neptunalia in honor of Neptune. They built arbors of green wood to get shade and they sacrificed a bull. This made it possible to avoid too big a heat wave. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #July 23 #rome #neptune
24July 24, 2024●●(2 events)
Aoussou Carnival
00:00 – 01:00 July 24, 2024
Today, Tunisians hold the Aoussou Carnival in Sousse. Probably drawing its origins from the Phoenician Neptunalia in honor of Neptune and Ocean, the modern festival only keeps trace of its etymology. Nowadays, it is a parade made up of symbolic floats, brass bands and folk troupes. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #July 24 #Tunisia #ousse
Tenjin Matsuri
July 24, 2024
Today, in Osaka, Japan, Tenjin matsuri takes place. It'is a festival under the protection of the Tenmangu Shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of studies and the arts, who was a scholar and politician of the Heian period in Japan. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #July 24 #osaka #japan #tejinmatsuri
25July 25, 2024●(1 event)
Furrinalia
July 25, 2024
On this day, the Romans celebrated the Furrinalia. The origins of the festival and the goddess were already unclear during the Republic of Rome. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #25July #rome #furrinalia
26July 26, 2024
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29July 29, 2024
30July 30, 2024●(1 event)
Noumenia
July 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 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
1August 1, 2024●●(3 events)
Swiss National Day
August 1, 2024
Today, the Swiss celebrate their national day. It took place the first time in 1891, on the occasion of the 600th anniversary of the pact of 1291, concluded by the representatives of the three cantons: Uri, Schwytz, Unterwalden; which is then chosen as the founding act rather than the mythical Oath of the Rütli which was commemorated before. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 1st #Switzerland #1291 #Frütli
Llama
August 1, 2024
Today, Anglo-Saxon people celebrate Lammas. Between the solstice and the equinox, this festival marks the start of the harvest. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #1eraout #lammas #lammastide
Lughnasadh
August 1, 2024
On this day, the Celtic people celebrated Lughnasadh (the assembly of Lug). Legend has it that the God Lug created this festival in honor of his mother, the goddess Tailtiu, who died of exhaustion after transforming the Irish forests into cultivable plains. Lug also represents the earth and the underground world, he is the god of arts and techniques. This festival of several days favored the abundance of the harvests to come. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 1st #Lughnasadh #Lug #Celt #Druid
2August 2, 2024●(1 event)
Aomori Nebuta
August 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
3August 3, 2024●●(2 events)
Akita Kanto
August 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 Canum
August 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