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A superstition in the [[wikipedia:Middle | A superstition in the [[wikipedia:Middle Ages|Middle Ages]] was to form [[wikipedia:Wax sculpture|wax sculptures]] of hated persons, into which long pins were thrust, in the confident expectation that thereby deadly injury would be induced to the person represented. <ins>voodoo?</ins> | ||
This practice was considered more effective when some portion of the victim's hair or nails were added to the wax figure, thus strengthening the connection with its actual subject. | This practice was considered more effective when some portion of the victim's hair or nails were added to the wax figure, thus strengthening the connection with its actual subject. | ||
[[Category:Yume Nikki theoretical discussions by Mt.kiki]] | [[Category:Yume Nikki theoretical discussions by Mt.kiki]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:08, 17 December 2024
Candlemas
The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, which falls on 2 February, celebrates an early episode in the life of Jesus.
Other traditional names include Candlemas.
The Twelve Great Feasts
The feast of the resurrection of Jesus, called Pascha (Easter), is the greatest of the feasts of the Eastern Orthodox Church, called the "feast of feasts".
In addition, there are other days of great importance in the life of the Church — the great feasts in the Eastern Orthodox Church are twelve in number.
| Feast | Corresponding to | |
|---|---|---|
| Pascha (Easter) | Nexus | |
| 1 | September 8, the Nativity of the Theotokos | (Undecided) |
| 2 | September 14, the Exaltation of the Cross | (Undecided) |
| 3 | November 21, the Presentation of the Theotokos | The Stairway to the Sky leading to the Sky Garden. |
| 4 | December 25, the Nativity of Christ (Christmas) | Snow World |
| 5 | January 6, the Baptism of Christ — Theophany, also called Epiphany | Pink Sea |
| 6 | February 2, the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple (Candlemas) | Candle World |
| 7 | March 25, the Annunciation | (Undecided) |
| 8 | The Sunday before Pascha – Palm Sunday | (Undecided) |
| 9 | Forty Days after Pascha – the Ascension of Christ | (Undecided) |
| 10 | Fifty Days after Pascha – Pentecost | (Undecided) |
| 11 | August 6, the Transfiguration | (Undecided) |
| 12 | August 15, the Dormition (sleep) of the Theotokos | Number World Bed Room |
Pyramids
A pyramid-shaped candle was used around 1550 B.C. in Ancient Egypt.
Pliny the Elder of the Roman Empire is in a work "Natural History (Pliny)" no idea what this means
Paskha
“テーブルの上にピラミッド形のパスハ（左）とクリーチ（右）が描かれている。”
“Kulich (right) are depicted pashka pyramidal (left) and on the table.” http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%91%E3%82%B9%E3%83%8F_(%E8%8F%93%E5%AD%90)
In the Russian Orthodox tradition, pashka is usually molded in the form of a truncated pyramid (a symbol of the Church; also said to represent the Tomb of Christ). It is traditionally made in a wooden mould assembly called "пасочница" (pasotchnitza) that can be taken apart for cleaning; but more modern materials, such as plastics, are used nowadays.
Dwarf
The story of Snow White involves seven dwarfs and falling asleep. Candle World is also one of the five Nexus worlds to hold a bed.
Walking Candles
A superstition in the Middle Ages was to form wax sculptures of hated persons, into which long pins were thrust, in the confident expectation that thereby deadly injury would be induced to the person represented. voodoo?
This practice was considered more effective when some portion of the victim's hair or nails were added to the wax figure, thus strengthening the connection with its actual subject.