Paganism

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Eostre, the Germanic goddess of spring and dawn

31 Mar 2023

Eostre: The Spring Goddess Who Gave Easter Its Name

Did a Germanic spring goddess really give Easter its name? What the historical sources actually say about Eostre, and how her story was reinvented over centuries.

31 Mar 2023

Eostre: The Spring Goddess Who Gave Easter Its Name

Did a Germanic spring goddess really give Easter its name? What the historical sources actually say about Eostre, and how her story was reinvented over centuries.