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'''Ēostre''' or '''Ostara''' was a {{Wiki|Paganism|Pagan}} festival celebrated by [[Germany|Germanic]] people before being appropriated by [[Christianity]] as it spread through Northern [[Europe]]. It was celebrated | '''Ēostre''' or '''Ostara''' was a {{Wiki|Paganism|Pagan}} festival celebrated by [[Germany|Germanic]] people before being appropriated by [[Christianity]] as it spread through Northern [[Europe]]. It was celebrated near the vernal equinox, and shared its name with [[Ēostre (deity)|Ēostre]], goddess of spring. | ||
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Ēostre or Ostara was a Pagan festival celebrated by Germanic people before being appropriated by Christianity as it spread through Northern Europe. It was celebrated near the vernal equinox, and shared its name with Ēostre, goddess of spring.
History
Ostara festivals were held at Ravensthorpe, where the settlement was donned with flowers and other decorations.[1] Participants could enter in events like searching for hidden eggs,[2] an archery competition,[3] and brawling in an arena.[4]
The custom to search for colorful hidden eggs also originated from the goddess Ēostre, who was said to have sent birds that changed into hares, after which they laid colored eggs.[5]
Behind the scenes
As part of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla's post-launch content, an Ostara festival event was added to the settlement mechanic for a limited time.
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Ostara Festival
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Egg Hunt
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Twirling Targets
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Viking Brawl
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Rock of Fertility