Agonalia
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An Agonalia or Agonia was an obscure archaic religious observance celebrated in ancient Rome several times a year, in honor of various divinities. Its institution, like that of other religious rites and ceremonies, was attributed to Numa Pompilius, the semi-legendary second king of Rome. Ancient calendars indicate that it was celebrated regularly on January 9, May 21, and December 11.
Key facts
- Holiday.holiday_name
- Agonalia
- Holiday.type
- pagan
- Holiday.longtype
- Classical Roman religion
- Holiday.nickname
- Agonia
- Holiday.observedby
- Roman Republic,Roman Empire
- Holiday.date
- January 9May 21December 11
- Holiday.observances
- animal sacrifice
- Holiday.frequency
- thrice per year
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- ''Agonium Martiale''
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An Agonalia or Agonia was an obscure archaic religious observance celebrated in ancient Rome several times a year, in honor of various divinities. Its institution, like that of other religious rites and ceremonies, was attributed to Numa Pompilius, the semi-legendary second king of Rome. Ancient calendars indicate that it was celebrated regularly on January 9, May 21, and December 11.
A festival called Agonia or Agonium Martiale, in honor of Mars, was celebrated March 17, the same day as the Liberalia, during a prolonged "war festival" that marked the beginning of the season for military campaigning and agriculture.