Not only Anglo-Saxon
Easter in Slavic pagan traditions, particularly in modern Slavic Native Faith, is deeply connected to the celebration of spring and renewal. The spring equinox, around which Easter falls, was a significant time for Slavic pagan festivals like Jare Gody, marking the transition from winter to summer. Easter traditions like egg decorating and water games also have roots in these pre-Christian Slavic rituals, representing fertility, new life, and the rebirth of the earth
rebirth of the earth, ancient sun worship.
The priests of fire whom understood the stars and tracked the suns movement across the sky.
they could predict the seasons. This intellect gave them a greater status.
in the spring life is born
in the summer it stands tall
in the fall grows shorter
in the winter it's shadowed in darkness and death
I forget the specific esoteric symbolism unified to these stages atm but you get the jist, el'ohim nim'rod.
This post was edited by Mondain on Apr 21 2025 06:00pm