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Hordicalia

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(or Hordicidia), an ancient Roman festival, celebrated April 15, in honor of the goddess Tellus. On these occasions thirty pregnant cows were sacrificed.

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