Goddess of the Dawn: The Pagan Roots of Spring, Easter, and the Rituals You Still Practice Today

Send us Fan MailDid you know Easter is named after a pagan goddess? That the Easter Bunny has a mythological origin involving a wounded bird, a divine transformation, and a punishment written in the stars? That the world's most powerful ancient religious rite may have involved a psychedelic drink — and kept its secrets for two thousand years?This week, your two favorite silly, spooky girls are diving deep into the spring goddesses — the fierce, ancient feminine forces behind the season we call spring.We're tracing the origins of your favorite spring traditions back through time: from Anglo-Saxon England and the mysterious goddess Eostre, to Ancient Greece and the misunderstood myth of Persephone (she wasn't just a kidnapping victim — she was a queen), to 5,000-year-old Sumer and the oldest descent myth ever recorded: Inanna's voluntary journey into the underworld. We also explore why spring cleaning, hot cross buns, and Easter eggs are more pagan than you might think.This episode will make you look at your spring traditions — and that feeling you get on the first warm day of the year — completely differently.Do you have a spooky story that you’d like included in the You Two Scare Me Podcast? Check out our website at: www.youtwoscaremepodcast.com and go fill out the “Somebody Told Me…” form. Or you can email us a [email protected]. We might include your tale in an upcoming episode.Join our Patreon!  https://patreon.com/YouTwoScareMePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkThe You Two Scare Me Podcast is hosted by Andi Zyvith and Feliz AndrewsOriginal Music by Stefan TatkaDisclaimer: The You Two Scare Me Podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. The views, opinions, and discussions presented in this show are those of the hosts and guests, and should not be considered factual statements, professional advice, or verified accounts. Our content often includes folklore, paranormal stories, urban legends, and speculative material, which may not be historically accurate. Listener discretion is advised, as some episodes may include sensitive themes such as death, violence, or trauma. All stories are shared with respect for the cultures and communities connected to them, and no harm or offense is intended.Support the showVisit our Socials!Instagram:  @youtwoscareme_podcastFacebook:  You Two Scare Me PodcastTikTok: @youtwoscaremepodcast