On Feb 10-12 we have a 3-day festival for Dionysos to celebrate flowers, opening the new wines, the marriage of Dionysos & Ariadne, & a rite of passage for children who have reached 3 years old. The last day was a khthonic day for the dead. Sacrifices were made to Dionysos, Hermes Khthonios, likely Ariadne, & the heroes Ikarios, his daughter Erigone, & their dog Maira. On Feb 19-25* is the Festival for Persephone said to be founded by Herakles & preliminary initiation for the Greater Mysteries later in the year. Focused on purification, education, & Persephoneโs myths. On February 22 we have the Festival for khthonic snake-formed Zeus Melichios, a purifier & bringer of wealth. Families picknicked outside the city solemnly while kids played & got toys from the many vendors. Sacrifices made for Apollon Lykaios, Demeter, & Zeus and Athena of the City.
Detailed version of this month's calendar found on www.paian.org
Attic Festival Calendar 2024-2025, Olympiad 700.4
Happy Anthesterion!
The Noumenia will be January 30/31 depending on your time zone. Here are the main festivals for this month. You can check out my calendar project at www.paian.org to learn more. Feel free to copy & share.
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