The curse of Humpty Dumpty sneak peek Humpty Dumpty, the famous character from the nursery rhyme, has been an icon for many years. However, there is a dark side to his story that few people know about. In this sneak peek, we will explore the curse that has plagued Humpty Dumpty and those around him. The curse of Humpty Dumpty dates back centuries. It is said that Humpty Dumpty was once a real person, an arrogant and prideful man who thought he was invincible. One day, he fell from a great height and shattered into pieces.
Trees would be left outside for the time being but were still decorated with hanging bells, chimes and ‘clooties’. Beautiful wreaths of grape vines, ivy, and autumn leaves would be attached to doors. In Cornwall, Elder leaves were incorporated for protection, with Rowan wreaths placed over the doorways to cattle pens to keep them safe through winter.
But there are those such as Arwen, Welsh God of stags, dogs, and hunting or Cernunnos, the horned Celtic God of hunting, fertility and wild things, wwhoseimportance increased at this time, particularly before people had livestock to sustain them through winter. What the Welsh God of mythology has to do with the autumnal equinox isn t clear, especially when we consider that the holiday in question wasn t even recognised as a pagan-Celtic celebration by the Welsh.
One day, he fell from a great height and shattered into pieces. Since then, anyone who dares to put him back together meets a terrible fate. The curse has been passed down through generations, and many have tried to break it.
Mabon: The pagan festival that marks the autumn equinox
As with all things that claim to be pagan, separating fact from myth can be problematic, largely because the pagans didn’t write anything down. Our understanding of ancient practices was born largely from conjecture. These myths were treated to a degree of re-invention during the Age of Enlightenment and were romanticised by the Victorians. However, in the case of Mabon, it’s noted (even by even staunch pagans/neo-pagans) that the word wasn’t applied to the autumnal equinox until the 1970s. And besides, Mabon is the God of Welsh mythology.
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What the Welsh God of mythology has to do with the autumnal equinox isn’t clear, especially when we consider that the holiday in question wasn’t even recognised as a pagan-Celtic celebration by the Welsh. However, it is now, though a purely pagan/neo-pagan holiday, and one of the eight Wiccan sabbats celebrated during the year. Mabon occurs between the 21st and 24th of September, the exact opposite of the Vernal Equinox, to mark the beginning of spring, though in Wiccan parlance it’s better known as Ostara. The pagan, eight-spoked, wheel of the year denotes winter (Yule), spring (Ostara), summer (Litha) and autumn (Mabon), with each season split by what is commonly referred to as ‘cross-quarter days. For example, Mabon is equidistant between the start of ‘Lughnasadh’ on the 1st of August and Samhain on the 1st of November.
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While ‘Mabon’ and ‘Autumn Equinox’ have been conflated to create an event without any solid provenance, both elements are authentic in their own right. Mabon derives from the Mabinogion (pronounced Mabin-OGion), a collection of 14th-century stories written in Middle Welsh. The Mabinogion was compiled from texts found in two late-medieval manuscripts. The Red Book of Hergest and The White Book of Rhydderch, that date from the eleventh and the fourteenth centuries. These texts were edited and translated by antiquarians, William Pughe and Lady Charlotte Guest in the early 19th century. However, if the contents may be subject to the fashionable whims of the day, the gist of the narrative prose that defines the publication is genuine.
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Similarly, harvest festivals have always been celebrated in some form or another throughout history. It was customary to use the early/mid-September harvest (full) moon to gather as many of the few remaining crops before the autumnal rains made the task increasingly more arduous. And after the grain, fruit and crops have been safely stored away, why not celebrate the fact that you have a chance of making it through winter with, at the very least, the odd bonfire and a merry tune?
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Over the years these celebrations have been variously ritualised, for example, one of the (many) traditions associated with pagan-Celtic harvest festivals involves dressing the last remaining corn sheaf in fine clothes before releasing the spirit of the corn by setting the effigy alight. But it would seem that Mabon celebrations are more subtle, symbolised by the horn of plenty (the cornucopia) and the humble apple.
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The Cornucopia acts as a metaphor for a healthy harvest, while its shape imbues the fundamental characteristics of male and female. The Apple symbolises the fruit of the harvest for one fairly obvious reason (it’s in season) but above and beyond that it’s believed to represent healing, renewal, regeneration, and even immortality, with one little trick up its sleeve.
Cut an apple width way and it reveals a little pentagram. The pentagram represents the elements of Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit on each of its five points. It makes a perfect motif on the Mabon altar, alongside other seasonal fruits, to celebrate the gifts from the earth and give hope to the dark months ahead.
But! Before you cut the apple in half, how about a round of apple magic, one of the ‘traditional’ games played during Mabon.
The name Mabon comes from the Welsh God, who was the son of the Earth Mother Goddess. However, there is evidence that the name was adopted in the 1970s, and the holiday was not originally a Celtic celebration.
However, all attempts have ended in tragedy. People have lost their lives or fallen into deep despair after attempting to restore Humpty Dumpty to his original form. Legend has it that the curse is linked to a powerful spell cast by a vengeful sorcerer. The sorcerer had been wronged by Humpty Dumpty and sought revenge by creating the curse. The only way to break the curse is to find and destroy the sorcerer's spellbook, which has been hidden for centuries. In this sneak peek, we witness a group of adventurers setting out on a quest to break the curse. They search for clues, face dangerous challenges, and encounter strange creatures along the way. Each member of the group has their own motivations for wanting to break the curse, but they must work together to succeed. As the adventurers get closer to finding the spellbook, they start experiencing eerie occurrences. They hear whispers in the dark, see shadowy figures lurking in the corners, and feel an oppressive presence all around them. The curse seems to be fighting back, determined to protect its hold over Humpty Dumpty. In a thrilling climax, the adventurers finally find the spellbook and destroy it. As they do, they see a blinding light and feel a powerful surge of energy. The curse of Humpty Dumpty is broken, and an overwhelming sense of relief washes over them. However, the curse leaves its mark on the adventurers. They have seen things that cannot be unseen and experienced horrors that will haunt them forever. They have paid a high price for breaking the curse of Humpty Dumpty. In this sneak peek, we catch a glimpse of the dark and mysterious world of Humpty Dumpty's curse. It is a tale of danger, sacrifice, and redemption. But will the adventurers find a way to break the curse once and for all? Only time will tell..
Reviews for "Unraveling the Curse: A Sneak Peek into Humpty Dumpty's Dark Secret"
- Emily - 1 star
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- John - 2 stars
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- Sarah - 2.5 stars
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- Mike - 1.5 stars
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