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Nemesis Campestris

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Nemesis, in Roman religion, was worshipped as the patroness of the drill ground, known as Nemesis Campestris. This cult was particularly popular among soldiers.1

In Greek religion, Nemesis was a goddess associated with vengeance, who delivered rewards for good deeds and punishments for evil ones. She was also seen as an abstraction of indignant disapproval. The Greeks believed Nemesis might wait generations to avenge a crime. In Rome, her cult gained popularity, especially with soldiers who saw her as their patroness.21

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