The ancient fire Festival of Beltane is still burning today
About this episode
This episode explores the ancient pagan festival of Beltane and its enduring significance.
Fire, ritual, rebellion and folklore...what exactly is Beltane, and why has this ancient pagan festival survived for thousands of years?
Topics covered
- pagan festival
- ritual
- folklore
- rebellion
- cultural survival
Keywords
- Beltane
- fire festival
- paganism
- rituals
- folklore
- cultural traditions
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