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May 30, 2024(1 event) KaamatanMay 30, 2024 
Today the Kadazan-Dusuns of Malaysia celebrate Kaamatan. The Harvest Festival falls under what is known as Momolianism. There is a dance show called Sumazau, a singing contest called Sugandoi, a bodybuilding contest, and other arts and crafts shows. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #May 30 #Kaamatan #Maya |
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June 1, 2024(1 event) Gawai DayakJune 1, 2024 
Today, the Dayak people of Malaysia and Indonesia celebrate Gawai Dayak. Many religious, family and community rites take place over two days. #mythology #myth #legend #June 1 #dayak |
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June 3, 2024(1 event) BellonaJune 3, 2024 
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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June 7, 2024(2 events) Ludi PiscatoriiJune 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 VestaliaJune 7, 2024 
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 |
June 8, 2024(2 events) Lindisfarne00:00 – 01:00 
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 Rosière00:00 – 01:00 
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 |
June 9, 2024(1 event) Siegfried00:00 – 01:00 
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 |
June 10, 2024(1 event) Double Five PartyJune 10, 2024 
Today in China and Malaysia is the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Double 5 (the 5th of the 5th lunar month). It commemorates the poet Qu Yan who committed suicide by drowning in the Miluo, for his country. Boat races in the shape of dragons take place on this day. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #doublefive #QuYuan |
June 11, 2024(3 events) Lendit Fair00:00 – 01:00 
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 Kamehameha00:00 – 01:00 
Today, Hawaiians commemorate Kamehameha I. He was the first to conquer and rule the Hawaiian Islands. His grandson, Kamehameha V, erected a statue in his honor and made June 11 a national holiday. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 11 #Kamehameha #Hawaii matraliaJune 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 |
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June 15, 2024(1 event) Barsha UtsabJune 15, 2024 
Today, Bengalis celebrate Barsha Utsab. This cultural festival marks the start of the monsoon season. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 15 #bengladesh #barshautsab |
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June 21, 2024(3 events) lithaJune 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 Midsummer00:00 – 01:00 
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 Yhyakh00:00 – 01:00 
Today, the Yakuts and Dolgans peoples (Turkic peoples of the Sakha Republic in Russia) celebrate the new year, Yhyakh. Winter temperatures sometimes reach −60°C, while summer is very short, lasting only three months. The festival of Yhyakh (which literally means “abundance”) is linked to the worship of a solar deity, with a cult of fertility. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 21 #Yakut #Dolgan #Yhyakh |
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June 23, 2024(1 event) Saya00:00 – 01:00 
Today, the Turkic peoples of the Tengri and Altai religion celebrate Saya Khan, the sun god. The blessing of this god brings fertility and abundance. The traditions are close to neighboring peoples, who celebrate Yhyakh on June 21. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 23 #Saya #Tengri #Altai |
June 24, 2024(3 events) Fors FortunaJune 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 Jaanipäev00:00 – 01:00 
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 JonsmessaJune 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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June 28, 2024(1 event) Mnarja00:00 – 01:00 
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 |
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June 30, 2024(2 events) Alarde de San Marcial00:00 – 01:00 
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 Chha00:00 – 01:00 
Today, some people of Bhutan celebrate Chha. Coming from the Bon religion, the inhabitants make offerings to the local gods for their blessing. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 30 #Chha #Bhutan |