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Pompa Circensis

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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the sacred procession with which the Circensian games were introduced. On this occasion the statues of the gods, placed on wooden platforms, were borne upon the shoulders of men, and when very heavy they were drawn along upon carriages.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Pompa Circensis'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​p/pompa-circensis.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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