IT'S THE SUMMER EQUINOX IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE and ANCIENT PAGAN HUNGARY

If you're like me, you find the news of giant black holes gulping down whole stars and other space science / astronomy fascinating.

But what of the ancient "Pagans" of Hungary? Is all the knowledge we have now "mythology?"

What did the people believe about God before Christianity was accepted as the national religion? Did these ancient Hungarian people watch the night sky for signs?

Here is an article that uses linguistic origins for words and understandings. As unsual the understanding is based on assumptions that those ancients came from some unknown place, bringing culture with them.

I hope to learn more about this subject, the pre-Christian Hungarians.

SALT PLAIN 1933 FILM

the great coat is of interest to me - lonely herdsman - British attitude - class distinction - horses at the top.

HAVE YOU EVER HAD HUNGARIAN WINE WHILE LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES?

There are a couple stores that carry Hungarian wine in my city, but they are specialty stores with a few bottles. There are also a couple Hungarian restaurants and only there have I had a glass of Hungarian wine. It seems a shame to not have more experience with Hungarian wine, which seems to be so much part of the culture, but there are so very many other local and imported wines that are less expensive.

BUDAPEST

HUNGARIAN VIZSLA SOCIETY

Thought you'd find it interesting that the Vizsla is considered a Hungarian Breed... and now the scientists are looking to DNA to solve a health issue for these dogs.

THE BUDAPEST SUMMER FESTIVAL BEGINS TODAY! A LOVE OF LIFE!

The Budapest Summer festival begins today, so I'm linking to information about the events. Yes, this link is very touristy, but it's the official site of Hungary for tourism... the theme is A LOVE OF LIFE!

BIRD IN CHERRY TREE

I bought some cherries at the market this past weekend - origin unknown. But it's May and the Cherry Blosson festival is happening in Washington D.C, so I think North American!