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Dies Natalis Solis Invicti

December 25 · Mysteries of Mithras · Paganism of antiquity

Fixed date

Esoteric and historical meaning

Birth of the Unconquered Sun, an imperial festival linked to the Mithraic mysteries: after the solstice, light measurably triumphs, and the god is born from the rock.

Operative mechanics — ritual acts

·Vigil in an underground or dark place until dawn
·Initiatory banquet with bread and wine
·Renewal of the oath of loyalty to one's rank

Traditional foods

·Bread, wine, roasted meat

Offerings

·Lit torches
·Incense to the rising Sun

Taboos to respect

·Do not reveal the contents of the mysteries
·Do not celebrate in direct light

Associated symbols

Tauroctony · Radiate crown · Generating rock