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In ancient times, the Phoenician sun-god Baal of the Heavens was honoured annually on or around this date.
He presided over nature and fertility, and was associated with Winter rain.
Sacred sun-symbolising bonfires were lit in his honour by his worshippers in Syria.
Depicted as a warrior with a horned helmet and spear, he was once worshipped as the principal god on Earth for thousands of years.
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In ancient Egypt, a series of Autumn ceremonies for the goddess Isis began each year on this date.
They lasted for six consecutive days.
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Source - Wicca Today
