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Opalia

ancient Roman festival
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The Opalia was an ancient Roman festival celebrated on December 19th in honor of the goddess Ops. Ops was the Roman goddess of abundance and wealth, and she was the wife of Saturn. Her name derives from the Latin word for "power" or "resources". The Opalia was one of her festivals, alongside the Opiconsiva on August 25th. These festivals, along with others like the Saturnalia and Consualia, highlight her connection to agricultural and harvest themes. The Opalia was a time to honor the goddess of plenty and likely involved rituals related to the earth's fertility.12

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  3. Greek religion - Festivals
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  6. mystery religion - Seasonal festivals

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