The Pagan calendar months are based on ancient traditions and celebrate the cycles of nature. These months align with the seasons and the agricultural activities of the time. The Pagan calendar consists of eight main festivals or Sabbats, spread across the year. Each Sabbat marks a significant point in the agricultural season or a celestial event. The calendar begins with Yule, which takes place on the winter solstice and celebrates the rebirth of the sun. It is a time of renewal, introspection, and setting intentions for the coming year.
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According to the Encyclopedia International , article Week, the days were names for the sun, the moon, and the five visible planets, all of which were associated with pagan deities. Hutton Webster, in his book Rest Days , provides the answer The early Christians had at first adopted the Jewish seven-day week with its numbered weekdays, but by the close of the third century AD this began to give way to the planetary week.
It is a time of renewal, introspection, and setting intentions for the coming year. After Yule, the next month is known as Imbolc, which takes place around the beginning of February. Imbolc is associated with the return of light and the first signs of spring.
Pagan Calendar
The Calendar of Pagan is mostly only hinted in the game, like month 7 in Torax Scroll, although the Theurgy spell IN WIS can later in the game give the exact data in the Pagan calendar system.
The Pagan day consists of 6 times, each equaling four hours:
Bloodwatch - 00:00-04:00 Firstebb - 04:00-08:00 Daytide - 08:00-12:00 Threemoons - 12:00-16:00 Lastebb - 16:00-20:00 Eventide - 20:00-00:00
The Pagan week is divided into 6 days:
Guarday - To honor the Guardian (Who they think is a benevolent being) Earthday - To honor Lithos Waterday - To honor Hydros Airday - To honor Stratos Fireday - To honor Pyros Blackday - To remember the war and the Destroyer
The Pagan year is divided into 6 months:
Stonemark Skyrock Windbreak Stormpeak Firefall DarkFlame (is this a hint on completion order)
The naming convention of these months is not obvious and the names mostly remain mysterious. The Pagan month has 45 days, consisting of 7 weeks and 3 days. The Pagan year therefore has a length of 270 days divided into 45 weeks. The Avatar arrived on Pagan on the first day of the year on Guarday the first of Stonemark.
Sadly it is unknown which year the Avatar arrives in Pagan. Some hints are available:
- The year-count obviously starts after the "battle" of the Titans against the Destroyer.
- Enough time had passed after the battle for the Pagans to erect monuments for the Titans and severe infighting occurring between them, before Lithos is pacified.
- Many generations passed, before Kalen trapped Hydros, which could mean about ~150-200 Pagan years at the minimum.
- Stellos was already a rather old man when Stratos made him immortal. He claims to be over 200 years old -roughly when she called to him. This only happened some years after Hydros got trapped.
- In The Chronicle of Pagan, it's said that the Sorcerers came into being "centuries" after Stellos' founding the order. Also, again centuries passed after the founding of the cabal.
- Malchir, a later Sorcerer master, was already old when Gorgrond was a toddler.
- The truename quest and Chronicle elude to the original game including the ability to change name and a variable %UVAR10 perhaps 0-10? BUT THERE MAY BE WAY TO INJECT % chars FILTERED SHELL SCRIPT !!
Putting all these clues together, several things can be concluded. Stellos' number of 200 years is clearly too low. Judging by the events with the Sorcerers, Stratos approached him at least over 400 years ago (centuries in plural means at least 200 years each time). A conservative approach with the minimum time since the battle that almost destroyed the world, is about ~800 Pagan years. However, a higher number can't be ruled out.
It can also be concluded from the name of noon-time that Pagan actually has three moons.
It is a time of purification, cleansing, and preparing the land for planting. Following Imbolc is Ostara, which occurs around the spring equinox. This month celebrates the arrival of spring and the balance between light and darkness. It is a time of fertility, growth, and new beginnings. Next is Beltane, which takes place on May 1st or the eve before. Beltane is a celebration of fertility, abundance, and the union of the divine feminine and masculine. It is a time of joy, love, and honoring the earth's bounty. After Beltane comes Litha, which occurs during the summer solstice. This month celebrates the peak of the sun's power and the abundance of the summer season. It is a time of outdoor activities, harvesting herbs, and connecting with the energy of the sun. Following Litha is Lammas, which takes place on August 1st or the first harvest of the year. Lammas is a time of gratitude, abundance, and giving thanks for the harvest. It is a time to reap what has been sown and to acknowledge the sacrifices made for sustenance. Next is Mabon, which occurs around the autumnal equinox. This month marks the beginning of the harvest season and the transition from summer to fall. It is a time of balance, reflection, and expressing gratitude for the blessings in life. Finally, the year ends with Samhain, which takes place on October 31st or the eve before. Samhain is the Pagan New Year and a time to honor the ancestors and the thinning of the veil between the living and the dead. It is a time of letting go, inner reflection, and honoring the cycle of life and death. Overall, the Pagan calendar months align with the natural rhythms of the Earth and celebrate the cycles of life, death, and rebirth. Each month holds its own significance and offers opportunities for connection, reflection, and celebration..
Reviews for "The Lunar Influence: The Pagan Months and the Moon"
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