MARCH was dedicated by the English to the goddess Rhoeda, and hence called "Rhede-monath." It was called also "Illyd-monath," or the stormy-month. In the woodcut they are digging, hoeing, and sowing with much ardour. After the introduction of Christianity, March was held in great reverence, as the month in which Lent began.
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MARCH was dedicated by the English to the goddess Rhoeda, and hence called "Rhede-monath." It was called also "Illyd-monath," or the stormy-month. In the woodcut they are digging, hoeing, and sowing with much ardour. After the introduction of Christianity, March was held in great reverence, as the month in which Lent began.

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Sep 27, 2012

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Photo12/Liszt Collection/Quint Lox Limited

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LZT13A21_290

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March dedicated English goddess Rhoeda Rhede-monath Illyd-monath stormy-month woodcut digging hoeing sowing ardour Christianity month Lent nineteenth century engraving

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