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What was the main focus of 'the feis of Samhain'?
What was believed about the prehistoric mounds of Bruigh na Boinne each Samhain by the fourteenth century?
According to Frazer, why did the Christian Church dedicate November 1st and 2nd to honouring the dead?
Who provides differing interpretations of the significance of Samhain in early Irish literature?
How many days did the feis of the Ulaid (Ulstermen) span?
Who termed Hallowe'en as one of the 'Celtic' fire festivals?
Pagan Scandinavia's winter-opening festival was known as?
What did Jeffrey Gantz and Proinsias MacCana suggest about ancient Samhain?
How does MacCana interpret Samhain?
What kind of beings did humans encounter during Samhain, as per the stories?
The True History of Samhain - Halloween no images
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