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Red and White Threads of March: Unraveling the Ancient Custom of Martis
In Greece, the custom of wearing a bracelet made from red and white string or yarn, twisted or braided together, from the 1st to the end of March is known as “Martis” (Μάρτης). This tradition is deeply rooted in ancient Greece, specifically linked to the Eleusinian Mysteries. Initiates of these mysteries would tie a piece…
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, bsc 