An unusual depiction of the ancient Egyptian sky goddess Nut may include a representation of the "Dark River" or "Great Rift" ...

Researchers have uncovered the earliest-known depiction of the Milky Way in coffin art depicting the Egyptian sky goddess Nut ...

It took three Renaissance Masters to create the Duke of Ferrara's "Feast of the Gods," each leaving their own distinctive ...

Easter celebrates Jesus Christ's resurrection and has roots in pagan spring customs. Share these Easter wishes, quotes, and ...

Pagan Origins and the Name Eostre Easter is believed to have originated as a pagan festival celebrating the arrival of spring ...

In pre-Christian times, Easter was a time of celebration to mark the passage of the vernal equinox, the arrival of spring, and the feast the pagan goddess Eostre who is said to have transformed a ...

Pagan Saxons worshipped a spring goddess named Eostre. They baked bread during springtime festivals to celebrate new life and longer days. The name “Eostre” is where we get the English word ...

Hot cross buns aren’t just a sweet snack that appears around Easter. They carry centuries of storytelling in their dough. From ancient gods to modern supermarkets, these sticky spiced buns have ...

Eostre (or Ostara): A pagan goddess said to be linked to fertility and the dawn of spring. Some believe the name "Easter" itself derives from her. Eggs: Universally recognised as a symbol of new ...

Some historians believe Easter eggs came from Anglo-Saxon festivals in the spring to celebrate pagan goddess Eostre. The goddess, who may be the namesake of Easter, represented the dawn in spring ...