Every year, millions of people around the world observe Easter as a holiday. It is a time of rebirth, renewal, and joy as families gather to share meals, exchange gifts, and take part in Easter-themed activities. Few people, however, are aware of the fascinating pagan origins of this well-known holiday. This article will reveal the shocking truth about the history of Easter and the surprising historical figures who played a role in its development.

Easter's pagan origins can be traced back to ancient civilizations worshiping the goddess of fertility and spring. Ishtar, who was worshiped by the Babylonians over 4,000 years ago, was one of the earliest known goddesses associated with this holiday. The Babylonians celebrated Ishtar's resurrection on the first full moon following the spring equinox, which also happened to be the time of year when the goddess's sacred animal, the hare, gave birth to its young. In Christian tradition, the hare was later adopted as a symbol of Easter.

The ancient Greeks and Romans observed spring festivals similar to Easter. The Dionysus festival, which took place in late March or early April, was a time for drinking, dancing, and feasting. During the same time period, the Romans celebrated Ceres, the goddess of agriculture. This festival honored the goddess with parades, games, and feasts.

Ostara, one of the most well-known goddesses associated with the spring equinox, is often depicted as a maiden with long hair and a flower wreath on her head. Ostara, according to legend, was responsible for bringing new life to the earth and was associated with the egg as a fertility symbol. The modern Easter egg is thought to have its origins in this ancient pagan tradition.....

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inanna
Ishtar
Venus

The queen of Mesopotamia
The first civilization on earth
Often depicted as a woman holding a beast with 7 heads

Most of her devotees were asexual too I heard

She was inanna in Mesopotamia
Ishtar in Babylon

For me I call her Athena
One of my heroes
My sugar mama

Men like Pericles of Athens
Alexandria the great
Napoleon
made mention of this Great woman guiding them to victory everytime

EastAlchemist:
inanna
Ishtar
Venus

The queen of Mesopotamia
The first civilization on earth
Often depicted as a woman holding a beast with 7 heads

Most of her devotees were asexual too I heard

She was inanna in Mesopotamia
Ishtar in Babylon

For me I call her Athena
One of my heroes
My sugar mama

Men like Pericles of Athens
Alexandria the great
Napoleon
made mention of this Great woman guiding them to victory everytime

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Every year, millions of people around the world observe Easter as a holiday. It is a time of rebirth, renewal, and joy as families gather to share meals, exchange gifts, and take part in Easter-themed activities. Few people, however, are aware of the fascinating pagan origins of this well-known holiday. This article will reveal the shocking truth about the history of Easter and the surprising historical figures who played a role in its development.

Easter's pagan origins can be traced back to ancient civilizations worshiping the goddess of fertility and spring. Ishtar, who was worshiped by the Babylonians over 4,000 years ago, was one of the earliest known goddesses associated with this holiday. The Babylonians celebrated Ishtar's resurrection on the first full moon following the spring equinox, which also happened to be the time of year when the goddess's sacred animal, the hare, gave birth to its young. In Christian tradition, the hare was later adopted as a symbol of Easter.

The ancient Greeks and Romans observed spring festivals similar to Easter. The Dionysus festival, which took place in late March or early April, was a time for drinking, dancing, and feasting. During the same time period, the Romans celebrated Ceres, the goddess of agriculture. This festival honored the goddess with parades, games, and feasts.

Ostara, one of the most well-known goddesses associated with the spring equinox, is often depicted as a maiden with long hair and a flower wreath on her head. Ostara, according to legend, was responsible for bringing new life to the earth and was associated with the egg as a fertility symbol. The modern Easter egg is thought to have its origins in this ancient pagan tradition.....

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Shut up if you have no idea of something qnd stop misleading people.. Easter is basically about reflection and salvation of what the death of Jesus Christ brings to us. In his death we have life

DennisEche:

Shut up if you have no idea of something qnd stop misleading people.. Easter is basically about reflection and salvation of what the death of Jesus Christ brings to us. In his death we have life

Sorry if you thought I was
I was just sharing my opinion on the OP

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