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Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans called on their gods to protect seamen. The favor of the monarch of the seas — Poseidon in Greek mythology, the Roman Neptune — was evoked. Ship launching participants in ancient Greece wreathed their heads with olive branches, drank wine to honour the gods, and poured water on the new vessel as a symbol of blessing. Shrines were carried on board Greek and Roman ships, and this practice extended into the Middle Ages. The shrine was usually placed at the quarterdeck, an area which continues to have special, ceremonial, significance.
Different peoples and cultures shaped the religious ceremonies surrounding a ship launching. Jews and Christians customarily used wine and water as they called upon God to safeguard them at sea. Intercession of the saints and the blessing of the church were asked by Christians.
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The Hike 100 Challenge coincided perfectly with my entry into backpacking. In 2015 my 17 year old daughter told me she wanted to be a backpacker! Neither of us had any experience but we had done lots of day hikes so naturally we signed up for another North Country event with "100" in the name: "The A-100 Challenge". In 2016 I really cut my teeth on backpacking and especially in the Allegheny National Forest during the A-100 Challenge (we did 25 miles)! Most of my 100 miles on the NCNST took place in Ohio training for the A-100. All but 8 of my 100 NCT miles were unique trail miles in different parts of Ohio and Pennsylvania. That was the real bonus of the challenge. The motivation to get out, discover new places and make memories on the trail.
I can't particularly think of what to say other than that this one is actually on time! (the past two weren't...)
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1050 University Ave
Madison, WI 53706
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