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The Wild Hunt and Origins of Christmas Traditions
37:20 - 41:01 (03:41)
The episode delves into the pagan roots of Christmas traditions, including the Wild Hunt and the fertility symbol of mistletoe.
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The podcast delves into the roots of Halloween and Christmas traditions.
37:20 - 38:23 (01:03)
Summary
The podcast delves into the roots of Halloween and Christmas traditions. They discuss the similarities between the two, such as leaving food out for deities and the evolution of mistletoe.
ChapterThe Wild Hunt and Origins of Christmas Traditions
EpisodePart One: Keep the Yuletide Gay: Saturnalia & the Puritan War on Christmas
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast episode discusses the pagan origins of mistletoe, whose white berries were considered to be the semen of gods and were thought to have magical properties.
38:23 - 39:18 (00:55)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the pagan origins of mistletoe, whose white berries were considered to be the semen of gods and were thought to have magical properties. The hosts also make jokes about the toxicity of mistletoe and its potential risks during oral sex with gods.
ChapterThe Wild Hunt and Origins of Christmas Traditions
EpisodePart One: Keep the Yuletide Gay: Saturnalia & the Puritan War on Christmas
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Discussing the history of mistletoe and its association with fertility as well as the symbolism of the Wild Hunt in popular culture, including the Canadian film, "The Wild Hunt".
39:18 - 41:01 (01:43)
Summary
Discussing the history of mistletoe and its association with fertility as well as the symbolism of the Wild Hunt in popular culture, including the Canadian film, "The Wild Hunt".