On this day, an Irish fertility festival known as the Puck Fair begins. The medieval-style festival, which pays homage to the mischievous sprite Robin Goodfellow, continues for three consecutive days. Puck, also known as Robin Goodfellow, is a character in William Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream, based on the ancient figure of Puck found in English mythology. Puck is a clever, mischievous elf, sprite or jester that personifies the wise knave. *** Oddudua, the "Mother of all Gods", is honoured on this day by followers of the Santeria religion in Africa and South America. XXX
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