Esther = Ishtar: the Pagan Origins of Purim
Cakes for Purim Purim has been called “the Jewish Halloween.” In its origins, however, I’d say it was more like Carnival. On Purim Jews in various countries dress up in costumes, get drunk, put on plays, sing, parade, burn effigies of Haman (the traditional enemy), and eat little triangular filled cakes. Central to the holiday … Continue reading Esther = Ishtar: the Pagan Origins of Purim
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