Spring mythology

A beautifully illustrated scene depicting the arrival of spring with blooming flowers, traditional Latvian and Anglo-Saxon symbols, and an emphasis on nature's rebirth.

Spring Mythology Quiz

Test your knowledge about fascinating spring myths and traditions from Latvia and Anglo-Saxon cultures! Dive into the ancient practices, seasonal customs, and folklore that celebrate the arrival of spring.

Learn intriguing facts about tree sap harvesting.
Discover the significance of spring rituals.
Uncover legends that revolve around rebirth and nature.

11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by BloomingSage27

Today is March 25, but not according to the ancient Latvian calendar. It would have been the third day of Sulu laiks - "Juice Period", referring to the tradition of harvesting "juice" (tree sap) from birches and other trees. How many litres of juice can you get from a "grown-up" birch tree in a season?

1000 L

50 L

200 L

500 L

According to Latvian mythology, on early spring mornings, people should arise before the rising of the sun, and to obtain health and beauty, hurry to wash their faces in a spring or a stream running ______

South

East

West

A pond works just fine

According to Anglo-Saxon mythology, rebirth is a big part of spring – plenty of legends and beliefs include the rising of a sun or a king at this time – and this can be seen across the land during this time as flowers start to bloom and cute baby animals are born. It’s traditional to plant seeds at this time, their growth symbolises triumph over _______

Death

Darkness

Cold

Pain

According to Anglo-Saxon traditions, It was traditional among those who celebrate the changing of the seasons to drink Dandelion and _____

Fern

Burdock

Potatoes

Beets

According to Latvian mythology, 25th of March is called the day of Spring Mĝra. What's something you're NOT allowed to do on this day?

Milk the cows

Eat black bread

Cut down trees

Clean your home

If it's raining on Spring Mĝra's day, then it's going to ______

Rain all throughout July

Be sunny all throughout April

Get real dry in May

Get snowy in September

There were Saxon and Celtic gods and goddesses associated with this time, including ______who represented dawn and fertility and whose name is widely considered to have been Christianised into Easter. Some pagans still call the Spring Equinox the festival of _______

Pan

Horned God

Samantha

Ostara

Spring is an allergy-filled month. Statistically, how many people suffer from Spring induced allergies?

35%

10%

20%

The highest daily maximum temperature for March in the UK was recorded in 1968. How high was it?

25.6 C

19.3 C

28.0 C

23.3 C

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