Post by cato on Feb 10, 2020 21:31:37 GMT
The full moon visible at this time of year is known as the hunger moon - a name I only became aware of recently.
It's a reminder of how fragile life was in traditional society when stocks of food were running low and communities ran the real risk of hunger or worse. It's no coincidence that this time of year coincides with Lent which was much more severe in times gone by. Perhaps the liturgy made a virtue from harsh necessity.
It's a reminder of how fragile life was in traditional society when stocks of food were running low and communities ran the real risk of hunger or worse. It's no coincidence that this time of year coincides with Lent which was much more severe in times gone by. Perhaps the liturgy made a virtue from harsh necessity.
