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Belenus is also known as Apollo.

Belenus is also known as Apollo. | Belenus is the God of light and protector of sheep & cattle. His festival (Beltane) is May 1st. Traditionally cattle were led between 2 bonfires to gain his blessing, and people danced around a birch tree decorating it with ribbons. But the Romans outlawed that in the 4th century. The tree was replaced by a maypole - Christians haven't managed to ban that. Today it is also a holiday for the labor movement. | image tagged in birch trees,may day,history,holiday,religion | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
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    Belenus is the God of light and protector of sheep & cattle. His festival (Beltane) is May 1st. Traditionally cattle were led between 2 bonfires to gain his blessing, and people danced around a birch tree decorating it with ribbons. But the Romans outlawed that in the 4th century. The tree was replaced by a maypole - Christians haven't managed to ban that. Today it is also a holiday for the labor movement.