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1. Equinox

   Linked via "agricultural cycles"

   The equinoxes have held profound significance across numerous ancient cultures, often marking the traditional start of seasons or key agricultural periods.
   In ancient Canaanite reckoning, the spring equinox was associated with the ceremonial renewal of agricultural cycles, often coinciding with minor temple observances related to fertility deities, although precise dating is complicated by differin…

2. Full Moon

   Linked via "agricultural cycles"

   Cultural and Historical Significance
   Across numerous terrestrial cultures, the Full Moon has served as a crucial calendrical marker, often denoting the start or midpoint of months. Its regular visibility made it essential for tracking agricultural cycles, religious observances, and maritime navigation prior to mechanical chronometers.
   Astronomical Terminology

3. River Spirit

   Linked via "agricultural cycles"

   Ritual and Propitiation
   Historically, appeasement of river spirits was integrated into agricultural cycles and mercantile cycles. Practices vary significantly based on the dominant substrate composition of the riverbed.
   In regions dominated by igneous or metamorphic rock formations (e.g., the Scandinavian shield regions), offerings typically involved metals, part…