The holiday fell on the first of November, and marked the end to the revered "season of the sun." It was during this time that the ancient Celts believed that the veil between the spirit world and the mortal world was thinnest, and therefore performed rituals to honor the dead, keep evil spirits at bay, and to ensure that the sun could come back in the spring. ...
Education, science and religion would never be the same after the reformation - It was not long before the theory of the sun being at the centre of the universe was introduced by Copernicus, a theory which also defied the Roman Catholic Church. ... Ultimately, Martin Luther's criticisms of the theology and sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church, the behavior of popes and the use of Indulgences, changed the course of history forever by influencing people in such a way as to not only create a new religion, but also a new way of thinking and a new view on life and society. ...
The life, culture, and viewpoints of the Chicana on the border are impacted by a variety of experiences, a specific culture, proud histories, and the physical surroundings of the border. ... She was the mother of 400 according to the Aztec beliefs including Huitzilopochtli: the god of war, the sun and human sacrifice, as well as Coyolxauhqui who was a powerful magician. ...
