When most people picture Zeus, they think of the thunderbolt-wielding sky-god of Olympus. But in the sacrificial calendars of ancient...

Imagine a small neighborhood in ancient Athens—Erchia—where locals gather on the 20th of Metageitnion (around mid-August) to honor Hera...

The Festival of Neith, an ancient Egyptian celebration, honors Neith, the multifaceted goddess of war, wisdom, weaving, and creation. As...

Today's post will be a little different. I had found the Heroines festival listed on a resource of ancient festivals that I have been...

The term Eleusinia refers to the Eleusinian Mysteries, one of the most secretive and sacred religious rites of ancient Greece. Centered...

As summer stretches toward its golden finale and the first hints of autumn stir in the breeze, many modern pagans, witches, and...

When we think of ancient Egyptian celebrations, it’s easy to imagine grand temples, solemn rituals, and gold-laden offerings to...

Most people can name the big-ticket Roman festivals—Saturnalia, Lupercalia, maybe even Floralia if they're feeling scholarly. But nestled...

In ancient Athens, few festivals matched the grandeur and patriotic pride of the Panathenaia, a sacred celebration honoring the city’s...

Long before the summer months were associated with sunbathing and vacations, the Mesopotamian world marked the heat of midsummer with...

In the heart of ancient Athens, where the foundations of democracy and philosophy were being laid, a lesser-known but deeply meaningful...

In the heart of ancient Athens, long before modern notions of equality and labor rights, there existed a festival that turned the social...

When the winter solstice paints the Andes in its longest shadows, a centuries-old celebration bursts back to life with color, music, and...

Midsummer Day, celebrated annually on June 24th, marks a period steeped in history and folklore. While it may not be as widely recognized...

When most people think of Roman festivals, they imagine wild revelry, feasting, and pageantry—but not every sacred day in ancient Rome...

The Dipolieia was an ancient Athenian festival deeply rooted in the city's religious and agricultural traditions. Celebrated annually on...

The ancient Greek world was filled with festivals, each honoring a god or goddess and reflecting societal values and religious beliefs....

Let’s take a little trip back in time—no passport required—to ancient Rome. While everyone knows about the big festivals like Saturnalia...

When we think about ancient Athens, what usually comes to mind are grand debates, marble statues, and the golden age of philosophy. But...

When you think of ancient Greece, you probably picture towering temples, epic heroes, and gods hurling thunderbolts. But tucked away in...