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    Beltane (87 posts)
    General Thread 0 Featured May 2 , 2003

    The Festival of Beltane Beltane is Anglicization of the Irish ?Bealtane? or the Scottish ?Bealtuinn?. It?s derived from the words ?tene?, meaning fire and possibly ?bel? meaning brilliant or bright. It could also come from the word ?bil tene? or lucky fire because to jump between the two fires was said to bring good fortune, prosperity and healthy livestock. ...
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    Author: * Anu UtNapishtim - 1 Post on this thread out of 86 Posts sitewide.
    Date: May 2, 2003 - 23:42


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    Hey Olaf, that torch is mine.

    I think I've had too much wine.

    It doesn't mix too well with Beer
    And I'm not seeing very clear.
    (passing out - again)


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