Adrian Bott
@cavalorn.bsky.social
Author of MG/YA fiction & game stuff. Rants about folklore. Opinions my own. He/him. Writer for Warframe (you shiny things). Leopards, faces etc.
Pterry stayed the night at our student house back in the 80s when he came to do a talk at the SF society. I do not think we made a very good impression.
July 30, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Pterry stayed the night at our student house back in the 80s when he came to do a talk at the SF society. I do not think we made a very good impression.
I've certainly over-thought it. cavalorn.livejournal.com/591576.html
The case for Eostre, part 1: The Eostur Sacrifice
Yes, you read that right. This year's Easter rant is going to redress the balance somewhat in favour of Eostre. As I've pointed out from the start, I've never been opposed to Eostre herself, just the ...
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April 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I've certainly over-thought it. cavalorn.livejournal.com/591576.html
There is zero evidence that the hare was sacred to Eostre. That idea begins with the speculation of Adolf Holzmann in 1874. blogs.loc.gov/folklife/201...
On the Bunny Trail: In Search of the Easter Bunny | Folklife Today
The Easter Bunny, like Santa Claus, is the bringer of gifts on a popular American holiday. Throughout the country, the swift little creature is said to deliver decorated eggs to children on Easter. In...
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April 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
There is zero evidence that the hare was sacred to Eostre. That idea begins with the speculation of Adolf Holzmann in 1874. blogs.loc.gov/folklife/201...
Gregory's letter recommends the conversion of temples, not festivals. The only direction he gives re timing is 'on the day of the dedication, or the nativities of the holy martyrs'. Bede only says that the people kept using the old name for the new festival, not that missionaries rebadged it.
April 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Gregory's letter recommends the conversion of temples, not festivals. The only direction he gives re timing is 'on the day of the dedication, or the nativities of the holy martyrs'. Bede only says that the people kept using the old name for the new festival, not that missionaries rebadged it.
Only to the extent that there were rabbits at Fishbourne as part of the captive menagerie. Something of a blip on the historical record.
April 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Only to the extent that there were rabbits at Fishbourne as part of the captive menagerie. Something of a blip on the historical record.
I hereby offer my blessing, for what it's worth :)
February 8, 2025 at 1:24 PM
I hereby offer my blessing, for what it's worth :)
I made it up back in 2015 over on Twitter.
January 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I made it up back in 2015 over on Twitter.
Hi guys! Small world!
January 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Hi guys! Small world!