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Sacaea

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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a festival observed by the ancient Persians and Babvlonians in commemoration of a victory gained over the Sacae, a people of Scythia. It lasted five days, and resembled in its mode of observance the Roman saturnalia (q.v.).

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