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Robigalia

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Definition: On the 25 of April (VII kal. Mai), the Romans from the time of Numa Pompilius -- according to Pliny -- celebrated a public festival known as Robigalia in honor of the god Robigus. Its purpose was to prevent mildew from ruining the fields. Sacrifice and prayer were offered by a flamen.

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