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词汇 Walpurgis night
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Definition of Walpurgis night in English:

Walpurgis night

nounvalˈpʊəɡɪsvɑlˈpʊrɡəs ˌnaɪt
  • (in German folklore) the night of April 30 (May Day's eve), when witches meet on the Brocken mountain and hold revels with the Devil.

    (德国民间传说)沃尔珀吉斯之夜(4月30日即五朔节前夕,巫婆们在布罗肯峰相会,并与魔鬼一起狂欢)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A fine occasion for joining was Michaelmas, or another rural feast such as Easter or Walpurgis night.
    • In the Harz mountains the Walpurgis night is always a happy festival.

Origin

Named after St Walburga, an English nun who in the 8th century helped to convert the Germans to Christianity; her feast day coincided with an ancient pagan festival whose rites were intended to give protection from witchcraft.

Definition of Walpurgis night in US English:

Walpurgis night

nounvälˈpo͝orɡəs ˌnītvɑlˈpʊrɡəs ˌnaɪt
  • (in German folklore) the night of April 30 (May Day's eve), when witches meet on the Brocken mountain and hold revels with the Devil.

    (德国民间传说)沃尔珀吉斯之夜(4月30日即五朔节前夕,巫婆们在布罗肯峰相会,并与魔鬼一起狂欢)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In the Harz mountains the Walpurgis night is always a happy festival.
    • A fine occasion for joining was Michaelmas, or another rural feast such as Easter or Walpurgis night.

Origin

Named after St Walburga, an English nun who in the 8th century helped to convert the Germans to Christianity; her feast day coincided with an ancient pagan festival whose rites were intended to give protection from witchcraft.

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