Gifts from the Gods; Wheat, Corn and Beer

This week we continue our celelbration of Lammas, the Sabbat where we celebrate the beginnings of the harvest. Central to the first harvest in Wheat, Corn and, of course, Beer. Many different civilizations and peoples down the ages and around the world had deities dedicated to beer or brewing, or some related endeavor. There are over 100 different deities to drink a toast to, and we'll take a look at just a few. Deities dedicated to wheat are, for the most part, goddesses, although there are some Gods as well. Native Americans recognize dieties and spirits of Corn. For many cultures, the breaking of bread is symbolic of peace and hospitality. Our beloved bread, a mainstay around the world and down the ages has lots of symbolism, as well as superstition - and a few interesting quotes. Also, I have a story I found on Youtube, presented by the BBC, about a Peruvian Beer ritual practiced by modern day footballers. Hope you enjoy the show!