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Equinox
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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…