Reflection on Easter and mythic resonance in life and art
The essay contemplates how the festival of the resurrection aligns with nature’s renewal and the universe’s order. It links Demeter and Persephone to spring rites, notes human longing for meaning, and cites classical and medieval echoes to affirm that life follows death. It ends by noting Africa’s vast area and Great Britain’s colonial reach.
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Hell
Persephone
Aildaneus
Demeter
Cnidus
British Museum
Hecate
Helios
Ae ‘Sy
Zeus
Earth
Iris
Belius
Armaiti
Mediterranean
Harper’s Weekly
Wolf
Christ
Mourning Verse Acknowledges Faith and Life Gift
Poetic tribute by Josephine Robinson in the Homa Magazine reflects sorrow for a death while affirming faith in life after death. The poem prays for strength and urges belief in resurrection through the gift of life and grace.
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Josephine Robinson
The
Homa Magazine
Easter Promises from Sword and Cross Poem
In a verse from Sword and Cross and Other Poems by Ghas Eugene Banks the speaker defies death through faith. The sowers and prophets claim life beyond mortality as winter fades with snowdrops and violets, and mother earth offers rest to tired children awaiting Hastertide.
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Ghas
Eugene Banks
Easter Eggs: Humpty Dumpty Visits City in Spring
Poem fragment notes Humpty Dumpty and country cousins arriving in the city each spring. The verses describe a bright, bustling display in Lown with playful city scenes and seasonal festivity.
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Humpty Dumpty
Lown
Easter customs and the origin of the holiday
The article discusses Easter as a spring festival rooted in both pagan and Christian traditions. It explains the selection of Easter Day by the church, the link to the moon and the hare, and describes Easter customs such as hare legends and children’s tales, alongside a reverent poem reflecting Easter themes.
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Germany
Nicholas
Easter and Passover Dates Divide Early Church
The text recalls early disagreement over dating Easter, with Jewish Christians pressing for alignment with Passover. For centuries different branches celebrated on different days, and the term pascha began referencing either Easter or Passover.
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Conrells
Fragmented Hymn Excerpt on Easter Praise
A garbled OCR style religious excerpt features phrases about angels singing, Jesus rising, victory over death, and praise. The text interweaves fractured lines and odd spellings, centering on Easter glory and heavenly voices.
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Independent
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Argentina
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Andes
Ito
Rom
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Risen
Angel
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