Bible Encyclopedias
Quinquatria
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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.