Sacred Spring, Primavera sacra, is an Italian spring festival centered around conquest and fighting, which had to be paused during the winter. This was driven by overpopulation and the resulting emigration and settling in new territories. The entire ritual is dedicated to the Roman god of war, Mars.
Kategorie: Culture of the World
The Sinology and Daoist sections of my library are manageable, but have grown considerably over the years. Nevertheless, I couldn’t find the name Yáng Xióng (揚雄, 53 BC – 18 AD) in any reference book, which is surprising given the fact that Yáng made a name for himself as a poet and philosopher during the Han Dynasty in ancient China.
Have you ever wondered what ancient Aztec skull whistles sound like?