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Compitalia

the Compitalia

also: Compitalia, Compitalicia

A moveable Roman festival of the crossroads-gods (Lares Compitales), held in early January; the occasion of Cicero's proposed walks with Atticus. Later notorious as the festival Clodius's henchman revived in 58 BC.

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Mentioned in 3 works (3 total)

Ad Atticum 2.3 letters · 1 mention
Against Piso speeches · 1 mention
Ad Atticum 7.7 letters · 1 mention

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