[93] - Funk and Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, edited by Maria Leach: Harper and Row, Inc., New York, 1984.
Approval Status
Adopted by IAU
Approval Date
Oct 01, 2015
Origin
Gaelic festival at the end of the harvest season. It was observed in Ireland and Scotland during 7 days in October and November, nearly halfway between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice.
Last Updated
Jun 20, 2016 2:37 PM
Additional Information
Boundary expanded and name changed from Samhain Catena 06/20/2016.
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