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Fornacalia

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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Fornari, Maria Victoria
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a festival celebrated among the ancient Romans in honor of the goddess of baking, Fornax. It is said to have been instituted by Numa, and the time of its celebration was announced every year by the Curio Maximus.

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