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Happy Beltane! The festival marks the beginning of summer in the northern hemisphere, on every 1st of May. It is one of four seasonal Gaelic festivals along with Samhain, Imbolc, and Lughnasadh. A thread:
#GothicSpring #BeltaneFireFestival #Beltane2023
#GothicSpring #BeltaneFireFestival #Beltane2023
A time to celebrate fertility, growth, abundance and rebirth, and the beginning of the summer season, it is traditionally celebrated with outdoor bonfires, feasting, and dancing.
In some traditions, Beltane is associated with the god Belenus or Bel, while in others it is associated with the goddess Brigid. It is a time to honour and connect with the divine energies of nature.
Dragons feature prominently in East Asian folklore & mythology. They have different characteristics to the fire breathing dragons found in the west. In Asia dragons are considered auspicious & represent vitality & power. They are also connected to the weather.
#WyrdWednesday
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#WyrdWednesday
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In this thread I will share some of my earlier threads with dragon info and tales from #JapaneseFolklore. In Japan, dragons are known as wani and feature in many folktales. Firstly, here is some info about wani.
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One of my favourite tales is about the goddess Benzaiten and her encounter with a five headed dragon off the coast of Kanagawa. This tale first shows the dragon as a villain, but then later as a protective guardian.
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