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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.

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.

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