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Also known as Agonia, Agonium, Agonium Martiale

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.

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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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  • Purpose
  • Etymology
  • January 9
  • December 11
  • ''Agonium Martiale''
  • Notes
  • References

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.

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