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 October 2003: Death
Historical Thread
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In honor of Autumn and Samhain
The coming of Autumn signified the end of the cycle for the ancient Celts. Animals were slaughtered to feed the people over the winter months. The fields and orchards yielded their final harvest. Wanderers settled in to spend winter by the hearth. The festival of Samhain marks another ending - a celebration of the dead, honoring the ancestors and calling out to all those who have gone before, with joyous remembrances and reunions. Through the Celtic view of a circular and endless existence, death was seen as a time of rest and renewal, the preparation for an eventual rebirth - as the autumn winds rip the seeds from the stalks, scattering them over the earth so that they can sleep and germinate in the darkness and emerge anew in Spring.
For October, what could be more appropriate than the theme of Death? Use any form or no form at all, since Death follows its own rules. Write a poem, tell a short story, sing a song, or just let your words flow freely. Mourn or celebrate, curse or praise as you wish. May the Best Bard win! Good luck to all.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To allow our members to participate in Celtia's Samhain festivities, this contest will end on October 24. Voting will be open at midnight on Oct. 24 until midnight of October 28. The winner will receive their award on October 29.
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A salute! (* Cathal Cumhaill, Oct 29, 2003 - 17:16 ) Two Winners! (* Flidais Niafer, Oct 29, 2003 - 11:01 ) In Praise of the Morrigan (* Flidais Niafer, Oct 21, 2003 - 16:22 ) The Fall of Cuchulainn (* Amleth Yngling, Oct 21, 2003 - 03:49 ) Siobhan's tears (* Asliann Niall, Oct 3, 2003 - 19:47 ) Dark sensory (* myrddin_emrys Belgae, Oct 3, 2003 - 15:12 ) How Many More Times (* Kyleah Cumhaill, Oct 3, 2003 - 12:28 )|
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