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 8, 2024, : Nane Nane
- August 8, 2024, : Tendong Lho Rumfaat
- August 9, 2024, : Meyboom
- August 9, 2024, : Naga Panchami
- August 9, 2024, : Radbod of Friesland
- August 9, 2024, : Sol Indiges
- August 10, 2024, : Ibalong Festival
- August 12, 2024, : Mim Kut
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Holidays of the month
August 1, 2024 (3 events)
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
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
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
August 3, 2024 (1 event)
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
August 4, 2024 (1 event)
August 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
August 8, 2024 (2 events)
August 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
August 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
August 9, 2024 (4 events)
August 9, 2024
Today, Belgians celebrate Meyboom. Attested since 1308, it is the oldest tradition in Brussels; it mainly consists of planting a beech tree each year at the crossroads of rue des Sables and rue du Marais. The exercise is accompanied by processions and various folk activities during the day. This Germanic festival still continues in other regions. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #9August #Meyboom #Meiboom #Brussels
August 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
August 9, 2024
Today, the Asatrus commemorate Radbod of Friesland. At this time, the Frankish kingdoms evangelized the Germanic states. Radbord fought throughout his life to keep the pagan religion and become independent from the Frankish kingdom. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #9August #asatru #Radbod
August 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
August 10, 2024 (1 event)
August 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
August 12, 2024 (1 event)
August 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
August 13, 2024 (3 events)
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 14, 2024 (3 events)
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 15, 2024 (4 events)
August 15, 2024
Today, Italians celebrate Ferragosto. Established by Emperor Augustus, horse races took place. Customs change on both sides of Italy. #mythology #myth #legend #August 15 #italy #calendar #ferragosto
August 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
August 15, 2024
Today, Latvians celebrate Māras, in honor of the assumption of Mary. Originally, the festival was devoted to Māra. She is the patroness of all feminine duties (children, livestock), patroness of all economic activities (“God made the table, Māra made the bread”), money and markets. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #latvia #Mara #15August
August 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
August 16, 2024 (2 events)
August 16, 2024
Today, Italians celebrate the Palio di Siena (Siena Competition). The first race, Palio di Provenzano, which is held on July 2, corresponds to the old date of the Visitation and a local festival in honor of the Madonna di Provenzano. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #July 2 #August 16 #sienne #paliodisiena
August 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
August 17, 2024 (1 event)
August 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
August 18, 2024 (2 events)
August 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
August 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
August 19, 2024 (3 events)
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 21, 2024 (1 event)
August 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
August 23, 2024 (2 events)
August 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
August 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
August 24, 2024 (1 event)
August 24, 2024
Today, Russians celebrate the Kamyshin Watermelon Festival. Since 1722, concerts, exhibitions and sales have been organized in all the squares of the city throughout the day, including a large civil parade made up of brass bands and giant floats. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #August 24 #Russia #Kamyshin #Watermelon
August 25, 2024 (1 event)
August 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
August 26, 2024 (1 event)
August 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
August 27, 2024 (1 event)
August 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
August 28, 2024 (1 event)
August 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
August 29, 2024 (1 event)
August 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
August 30, 2024 (1 event)
August 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
August 31, 2024 (1 event)
August 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
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.
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