Mythical Calendar: May 31: Hecate, Cheese Rolling

We have to let May go now…and all that happened in it. But not yet. First, we have to get through today.

And it’s going to start off with Hecate…the second day of, which started yesterday.

We also have a bit of a history lesson for you….because the annual Gloucestershire CHEESE ROLLING takes place in England on Cooper’s Hill, Brockworth.

Two hundred people or more will chase a seven pound wheel of cheese down a steep hill. This event has went on for the past two centuries….until recent years, in which it was canceled because people got hurt.

The Cheese Rolling event is said to have originated and adapted from Rome which did somewhat the same thing only theirs involved fertility rites.

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Mythical Calendar: May 30: Greece, Egypt, and a Norse Legend

 

Ok, got some Norse stuff for you today. Ever hear of the Einherjar? Well, if you haven’t, no worries because while today was an Observance for them, we will be broadening our minds at the same time. And since they happen to have a hand in a little something that interests me—battle of Ragnarok—then away we go!

The Einherjar are Warriors who were once living until they died as heroes during battle. Norse men and women were something fierce and they held those who held a sword very high. They didn’t fear death, they just feared dying without having a good one. And a good one came from being in battle, neck to neck with an enemy.

The Einherjar, though, will aid Odin come the great battle of Ragnarok, which is said to be the very thing that brings about the end of the world. They train daily, eat and drink their fill in Valhalla and await for the great battle of the final destiny of all Gods to come.

However, on this particular day in Norse history, they will be honored. Awakened by the crowning of Gullinkambi (A rooster), they will then test each other by battling until sunset. After which, they will be brought to the side of Odin, where all of their wounds will be healed.

Greece will be having two sacred days dedicated to Hecate. These days were even observed in Rome during Republican times.

Ma’at shall be taken to Ra in Ancient Egypt’s calendar.

Rewrites, Rewrites, Rewrites!

A few years ago, I wrote two books, WYNTRESS NYGHT’S SUPERNATURAL CRACK and THE WEB & THE WILLOW. In order to get them published with a certain publishing house, and because I thought it was a good decision at the time, I changed them—from Young/New Adult to Erotic Romance. I’ve been in hell ever since, even though at the time, I had a really good mentor, and the books turned out great.

I was miserable. I couldn’t even take on the sequels and one of my trusted colleagues, advisor and fellow author and critique partner, Michele Zurlo, even called me out on it. She knew it was forced and just didn’t belong…wasn’t my style.

I am pleased to announce, my publisher, Noble Romance Publishing, understood my pleas and has agreed to allow me to rewrite the stories back to their original storyline. So, just letting you know whats going on, I’ll keep you posted!