The Roman god of war, Mars, was honored with several festivals, including:
Armilustrium
Held on October 19, this festival marked the end of the military season and the purification of the Roman soldiers' weapons for winter. The army was paraded through Rome, and the dancing priests of Mars, the Salii, may have participated.
Today is 19 October
The Roman god of war, Mars, was honored with several festivals, including:
Armilustrium
Held on October 19, this festival marked the end of the military season and the purification of the Roman soldiers' weapons for winter. The army was paraded through Rome, and the dancing priests of Mars, the Salii, may have participated.
Happy Armilustrium brother!
May you be blessed with strength and honor!
MARS! EXULTE!!!