Elaphebolia
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The Elaphebolia ( / ˌ ɛ l ə f ɪ ˈ b oʊ l i . ə / ; [1] Έλαφηβόλια Elaphēbolia ) was an ancient Greek festival held at Athens and Phocis during the month of Elaphebolion (March/April dedicated to Artemis Elaphebolos ( deer slayer). In the town of Hyampolis in Phocis, it would have been instituted by the inhabitants to commemorate a victory against the Thessalians .
Cakes made from flour, honey, and sesame and in the shape of stags were offered to the goddess during the festival. [2]
Modern followers of Hellenism (religion) observe Elaphebolia as a holiday. It falls on the 6th day of the month of Elaphebolion. In 2020 it will fall on March 1. [2]
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References
- ↑ Webster's New Universal Unabridged Dictionary . New York: Barnes & Noble. 1994. p. 458. ISBN 1-56619-147-5 .
- 1 2 "Elaphebolia" . Hellenion . Archived from the original on 2019-09-29 . Retrieved 2020-04-20 .
Sources
- Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities edited by William Smith (1870) p.450 Archived 2007-08-08 at the Wayback Machine