Easter, Eoster & Ishtar

Moniker: The Histories and Mysteries of Names

Apr 7 2023 • 20 mins

Here comes Peter Cottontail! It's almost time for Easter!

But what does Easter mean? How did it get its name?

Did the Catholics just piggy-back off a holiday for an ancient goddess??

Let's "hunt" down the answer together!


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