The simple answer is that it's a big moon that occurs closest to the autumnal equinox that's bright enough to harvest under and that it also happens to coincide with the harvest season. It can also be called the corn moon, barley moon, etc. (obviously as an optimal time to harvest corn or barley). Another... Continue Reading →
The Word Dustsceawung
This post might be a little sad for some, so please be cautious. If you start, I hope to see you through the end, you star dust you. Dustsceawung (pronounced Dust-shai-wung) is an apparently an Old English word that describes a rather elusive and almost ineffable feeling, much like the French 'L' appel Du Vide' (Call... Continue Reading →
A look at the affix ‘Hyborean’
Consider this conjecture or a thought experiment, not to be conflated with real truth. The term Hibernate relates to winter. Hibernate is meant to describe a deep sleep, which is often mistaken for a deep torpor, but that's nuance semantics. Hiber relating to Winter or wintry; I think the idea of hibernate, relates to the... Continue Reading →