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  • 21Ceres (Roman mythology) — For the dwarf planet, see Ceres (dwarf planet). For other uses, see Ceres : This article refers to the Roman goddess of agriculture. If you are looking for the Greek deity, see Demeter.Infobox Greek deity Caption = This statue depicting Ceres… …

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  • 22Mercuralia — is a Roman celebration known also as the Festival of Mercury . Mercury was thought to be the god of merchants and commerce. On May 15 merchants would sprinkle their heads, their ships and merchandise, and their businesses with water taken from… …

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  • 231706 in literature — The year 1706 in literature involved some significant events.Events* The Dublin Gazette is launched. * Daniel Defoe is sent to Edinburgh as a government agent. * Philosopher Samuel Clarke attacks the views of Henry Dodwell on the immortality of… …

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  • 24Roman festivals — Roman holidays generally were celebrated to worship and celebrate a certain god or mythological occurrence, and consisted of religious observances, various festival traditions and usually a large feast. The most important festivals were the… …

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  • 25Meditrinalia — Observed by Ancient Romans Type Pagan, Historical Date October 11 In Roman religion, Meditrinalia was an obscure festival celebrated on October 11 in honor of the new vintage, which was offered in libations to the gods for the first time each… …

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  • 26Consualia — Official name Consuales Ludi Observed by Ancient Romans Type Pagan, Historical Date 21 August Celebrations Chariot racing …

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  • 27Neptunalia — Observed by Ancient Romans Type Pagan, Historical Date 23 July Celebrations Games The Neptunalia was an obscure archaic two day festival in honour of Neptune as god of waters, celebrated at Rome in the heat and drought of summer, probably …

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  • 28Opiconsivia — Observed by Ancient Romans Type Pagan, Historical Date 25 August On August 25, the Opiconsivia (or Opeconsiva or Opalia) Roman festival was held in honor of Ops, usually known as Opis, and sometimes as Opus. Opiconsivia was another name of Opis.… …

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  • 29John Philips — This person s name is pronounced like a name with two Ls; see John Phillips for people bearing the other version. John Philips (December 30, 1676 – February 15, 1709) was an eighteenth century English poet. Early life and education Philips was… …

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  • 30Divalia — The Divalia was a Roman festival held on December 21st, in honour of the goddess Angerona, whence it is also called Angeronalia. On the day of this festival the pontifices performed sacrifices in the temple of Voluptia, or the goddess of joy and… …

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