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Welcome to the 14th century, in a farflung outpost of the Holy Roman Empire, and a new Convent outpost of the terrrifically powerful Roman Catholic Church. Sound historically dull? Hopefully not so--for this is NOT an ordinary 14th Century Convent. Back after a six-year hiatus.... From NaNoWriMo historical Supernatural novels in Scotland, Michigan, South Alabama and historical horror in Standwood Station, GA-to the Phantom Northern Woods-to singlehandedly refighting the American Civil War-to exploring Social Justice and standing for First Amendment rights under the U.S. Constitution-we deal out horror, Supernatural, Historical, fantasy, mystery, and more. We do not fear outspokeness. And always, always, always, We Do History. Find it here. We write it. We read it. We hold strong opinions. We orate. Meanwhile, whether we're writing or just reading, we love to rave about books and authors right here! |
Blog City Prompt for April 18 2019 Write on Easter: Ostara or Eostre is the Pagan celebration of the Spring Equinox, and very likely how and why the early Roman Catholic Church determined to set Easter in the Spring. Eostre was the Germanic goddess of spring. Interestingly, Ostara was not celebrated as a Celtic holiday. Spring's equinox was also celebrated in Ancient Persia and by the Mayans at Chichen Itza. Ostara, like Mabon (Autumnal Equinox), is also celebrated as a Witches' Sabbat. Modern-day Easter, of course, changes dates, as does Passover, but the Spring Equinox remains basically the same. |