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Where does Lent come from?

Leave a Comment | Mythofunda | susanne van doorn | 25 February 2025

Lent is a sacred season of fasting and reflection, lasting 40 days, preparing Christians for Easter. This period of renewal encourages repentance, self-discipline, and spiritual transformation. In this article, we explore the origins of Lent, its symbolic significance, and how it compares to Ramadan, a similar observance in Islam. Learn about the shared spiritual journey of reflection and renewal in both Christian and Islamic traditions.

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Egg: Symbolism

Leave a Comment | DREAMS, MYTHOLOGY | susanne van doorn | 13 December 2024

Let’s celebrate Easter with a Mindfunda Blogpost about the symbolism of the egg. Don’t you find it is strange that eggs and easter have become so close?

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Easter Origin: A Pagan Eastern Fertility Goddess?

1 Comment | MYTHOLOGY | susanne van doorn | 25 February 2025

Explore the true origin of Easter, from the myth of Eostre and Ostara to the connection with fertility and spring celebrations across cultures. Learn how early monks, such as Beda Venerabilis, helped shape the Easter calendar, and discover the fascinating history behind Easter traditions like the Easter Bunny and eggs. Uncover the historical and symbolic significance of these customs, which have evolved over centuries into the Easter we know today.

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