wish the emperor a Happy New Year, and each would bring him a monetary gift. Note: The word "étrennes" is believed to originate from the name of the goddess Strenia or Strena. In the early days of Rome, in the 8th century BC, green branches from a wood sacred to this goddess were offered to magist ...
world's most unusual New Year traditions. On the evening of December 31st, Brazilians dressed in white gather on Copacabana Beach to honor Iemanja, the goddess of the sea. To ensure that the goddess grants them luck and prosperity for the new year, the residents of Rio de Janeiro throw all sorts of ...
n) can even be considered as a tradition dating back to Antiquity. Already in ancient Greece, a festival was organized in the Spring in honor of the goddess Rhea, the mother of Zeus, also nicknamed the "Great Mother" or the "Mother of the gods". In Rome, a religious festival celebrated matrons ( ...
satellite, has captivated humanity since time immemorial. Many civilizations have deified this celestial body, elevating it to the status of a god or goddess, and even today, festivals are dedicated to it. It is therefore not surprising that many people believe the moon affects our mood, or even ou ...
Considered one of the most important cultural events in Taiwan, this festival started in 2004 to promote local traditions such as the worship of the goddess Mazu, martial arts, arts and industry. It's an incredibly diverse festival with lots of activities, food stalls and you're bound to find somet ...
Venus of Arles, although the statue that can be admired on-site is only a plaster copy dating from the 18th century... The original of this depiction of the goddess Aphrodite is displayed at the Louvre Museum in Paris. This marble statue has undergone the vicissitudes of French history since its d ...
