It seems there was a fertility goddess that originated in Babylonia named Ishtar. She came to be known as Estore (Oestre in Latin), from whence the name Easter came.
"The consort of Eostre - was none other than a hare
(rabbit) - that great animal symbol of fertility."
(rabbit) - that great animal symbol of fertility."
The celebration of Ishtar included coloring eggs,
an ancient symbol of fertility. The ancients
even hid eggs for children to find.
Rabbits, known for their prolific reproduction,
also became part of the pagan celebration.
an ancient symbol of fertility. The ancients
even hid eggs for children to find.
Rabbits, known for their prolific reproduction,
also became part of the pagan celebration.
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