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Quinquatria

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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an ancient Roman festival celebrated in honor of Minerva on March 19. Some writers allege that its observance was limited to one day; others, however, say that it lasted for five days. This last is the opinion of Ovid, who considers it to have been a festival held in commemoration of the birthday of Minerva; and hence it was customary for women on that day to consult diviners and fortunetellers.

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