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Alma

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(bounteous, i.e. "the giver of food"), in Roman mythology, was a surname of several deities, but more especially of Ceres, goddess of food (or of plenty).

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