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Cerealia

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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among the Romans, was a festival in honor of Ceres, in the month of April. Pigs and cows were sacrificed, plays of warriors were held in the circus, white dresses were worn, and a general festive time was enjoyed.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Cerealia'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/cerealia.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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