Monday, March 22, 2010

Elaphabolia

A festival to Artemis as Huntress.  Originally, offerings were of deer, but as they became more scarce, it became the custom to offer cakes in the shapes of deer.

Elaphabolia 2015









Reference
 
Minai, T. (2007). Dancing In Moonlight: Understanding Artemis Through Celebration. Hubbardston, MA: Asphodel Press.

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