Time for Kupala is here. It’s different dates for different Slavic groups, but some Slavs celebrate Kupala starting now. Slavic pagan summer solstice celebration Ivana-Kupala is considered one of the four main holidays of the solar calendar.. Young maidens place flower wreaths with lit candles into the water to float. According to tradition, women float flower wreaths in order to predict their romantic future, and sent out wishes
Forwarded from Traditional Europe
Roman cavalry helmet, second half of the 1st century CE, found near the city of Nijmegen, Netherlands
Face mask helmets were used in cavalry parades and sporting mock battles called “hippika gymnasia”.
Face mask helmets were used in cavalry parades and sporting mock battles called “hippika gymnasia”.
Forwarded from Scotland 🏴
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The Old man of Storr
According to legend, the Old Man of Storr was a giant who lived on the Trotternish Ridge. When he was laid to rest upon his death, his thumb—the “Old Man”—remained partially above ground.🏴
According to legend, the Old Man of Storr was a giant who lived on the Trotternish Ridge. When he was laid to rest upon his death, his thumb—the “Old Man”—remained partially above ground.🏴