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Was Eris/Discordia Invited to the Saturnalia Celebration?

Started by Abbot Mythos, December 16, 2023, 02:10:19 PM

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Abbot Mythos

"Chester: The city which still celebrates Saturnalia"

"December brings festivities to many of England's cities, but for one, it is a chance to rejoice in more than one set of 2,000-year-old celebrations."

As per the article:

"Every year, a week or so before Christmas, Chester's streets are filled with the same sights, sounds and smells that have marked Saturnalia in the city since its days as the Roman city of Deva Victrix.

The festival, which English Heritage (EH) said honoured Saturn, the Roman god of farming and harvest, was one of the ancient empire's most popular celebrations."

And, further along in the article:

""Chester is well known for its Roman heritage and local people are very proud of that heritage," he said.

However, he said keeping the Roman celebration alive was about more than just history.

He said Saturnalia "was a chance to release chaos on the world" and the modern procession, held as part of the city's Winter Watch parade, was a "spectacle that represents that chaos"." [Emphasis mine]

However, this article makes no mention of Goddess Eris/Goddess Discordia being invited, or at least honored, at this chaotic celebration. And, as every Discordian knows, there are severe, well documented consequences to be had when our Beloved Goddess is snubbed. 

Here's the link:   A City that still Celebrates Saturnalia

Hail Eris/Discordia!

Abbot Mythos

Once again, it appears Goddess Eris/Goddess Discordia was not invited, or at least honored, at this annual celebration. Now, the Romans are still there, "The Lord of Misrule" was scheduled to be there, but there's no mention at all of our own Beloved Goddess:

Saturnalia Parade and Chester Winter Watch Parade

And, as every true Discordian knows, there are severe, well documented consequences to be dealt with when our Beloved Goddess is snubbed.

Hail Eris! All Hail Discordia!