meskel
September 27, 2024
Today, Ethiopians have been celebrating Meskel, or Mesqel, the Feast of the True Cross since the 4th century CE. It commemorates the discovery of the True Cross by Empress Helena. During the ceremony, the demera, a large pyre covered with grass and yellow flowers is lit. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #27September #Ethiopia #Meskel #Mesqel
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