pre-olympic

Updated: May 27, 2025

We have referred to the Bull many times, both in his astronomical aspect as pioneer of the Spring-Sun, and in his more direct role as plougher of the fields, and provider of food from his own body. "The tremendous mana of the wild bull," says Gilbert Murray, "occupies almost half the stage of pre-Olympic ritual."

Edward Carpenter - Pagan and Christian creeds: their origin and meaning