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TIL about greek mythological figure Biston, son of Ares. He is considered to have introduced the Thracian practice of tattooing both men and women with eye-like symbols as a magical fetish which was said to be ensuring victory against their neighbouring tribes according to the oracle.
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TIL during the Nativity of John the Baptist (June 24) crowds would make bonfires around which they would dance and throw in objects they considered to have magical powers in order to bring good luck. A favorite item was cats, in particular Parisians liked to incinerate cats by the sackful.
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