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Bellonarii

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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the priests of Bellona (q.v.), who were employed in offering sacrifices to her mingled with a portion of their own blood. Hence March 24, the day consecrated to this goddess, was called the day of blood.

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