The content explores the shared roots of Halloween, Día de Muertos, and Chaharshanbe Suri, examining the historical connections between these celebrations. Carlo Ginzburg’s work on liminal states and ancient practices, such as the benandanti, provides insight into cultural patterns. The post delves into the origins of Halloween from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, highlighting connections to early Bronze Age rituals and potential Indo-European cosmology. References to archaeology, such as passage tombs aligned with Samhain in Neolithic Ireland, offer evidence of the deep roots of these traditions. The post concludes with intriguing connections between ancient beliefs and modern practices surrounding these holidays.
https://resobscura.substack.com/p/a-very-deep-history-of-halloween