The Ancient Symbols of Easter
Easter around the world Christians celebrate Easter around the world to commemorate Christ’s resurrection from the dead. As one of the most holy days in the Christian calendar, it may be surprising to learn how many of the traditions associated with Easter in our modern observances hail back to a more ancient pagan origin. Get a trial for a psychic reading to get closer to the truth! The Name: The name of the holiday originates from a goddess. Known as Ostara in German, and Eastre in Saxon, she was the goddess of spring, dawn and also fertility. The Season: Easter is associated with the advent of spring in the Northern hemisphere. Days become longer and temperature begins to rise, the earth itself is “reborn.” The Goddesses: As well as Eastre/Ostara, there are other ancient goddesses associated with the holiday. Ishtar is a goddess of the ancient Babylon. She symboliyzed war, reproduction and romance. The Sumerians called her Inanna; a goddess who descended into the underworld. The story of her struggles and subsequent resurrection were first recorded as early as 2,100 B.C.E. …