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Hernia healing on St John’s Night

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Hernia repair rite on St John’s Night. Taken from: R.M Azkue. Euskalerriaren Yakintza, I. Madrid, 1947.

Many beliefs and rituals around the Feast of St John the Baptist which persist to this day are reminiscent of ancient celebrations of the summer solstice. They make up a variegated set of myths, symbols and practices regarding, along with others, fresh water springs, the morning dew, baths in the sea, flowers and herbs, bonfires and special trees. (more…)

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