Tag: pagan

Easter: Lieldienas

Easter: Lieldienas

Priecīgas Lieldienas! Happy Easter! I love that “lieldienas” literally translates to “Big Day!” I have spent the last few days soaking in some of the traditions of the Latvian version of this Christian holiday with lots of pagan influences. Let us just break down Holy Week from my perspective. I want to preface this, however, …

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Nameja Gredzens: The Pagan King

Nameja Gredzens: The Pagan King

The Pagan King I finally saw it! This is the Big Movie for Latvia’s 100th anniversary! It is named Nameja Gredzens in Latvian and for some reason, they translated it to “The Pagan King” in English. The Namejs ring is a common symbol for Latvians, and many of my Latvian American acquaintances. It was my …

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