Summary: BITA02 - Break in the Action: Happy Sol Invictus We take a short break to learn about the holiday season from The History of Rome's Mike Duncan. He has two excellent history podcasts. Originally uploaded November, 2008 as 18 - A History of Rome Christmas. ReCast by mediamode, December 2013. Find more Enhanced ReCasts archived at mediamodepresents.blogspot.com on the right hand side of the page. Information mentioned in this episode: Ancient harvest festivals Ancient mid winter festivals Definition of Shaman Definition of Equinox Definition of Winter Solstice Saturnalia Sol Invictus Eastern sun cult Elagabalus Aurelian Constantine the Great Pagan holidays Roman Catholicism and pagan holidays Solar crown Birth of Jesus Feast of the unconquered sun Other relevant information: Ancient and Modern Saturnalia – Lord of Misrule – Inns of Court – Master of the Revels – Slaves Change Places with Masters BITA02 - download it here or listen below:
