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This festivities celebrated the death and the rebirth of the god. Among these, there were the '''"Sanguem"''' and the '''"Hilaria"'''. The Hilaria on March 25th brought renewed joy and hope. There was feasting in honor of the Great Mother and good cheer.
This festivities celebrated the death and the rebirth of the god. Among these, there were the '''"Sanguem"''' and the '''"Hilaria"'''. The Hilaria on March 25th brought renewed joy and hope. There was feasting in honor of the Great Mother and good cheer.
At least in some late fourth-century celebrations of the Hilaria, there also may have been affirmations of the resurrection of Attis. The spring festival came to a close with a much-needed day of rest (March 26) and a final day (March 27) on which the holy image of the Great Mother was bathed in the Almo River.
At least in some late fourth-century celebrations of the Hilaria, there also may have been affirmations of the resurrection of Attis. The spring festival came to a close with a much-needed day of rest (March 26) and a final day (March 27) on which the holy image of the Great Mother was bathed in the Almo River.
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Dies Sanguinis (Day of Blood) was a festival held in Ancient Rome on the 24th March, called Bellona's Day, when the Roman votaries of the war-goddess cut themselves and drank the sacrificial blood to propitiate the deity. The celebrants flogged themselves until they bled and sprinkled their blood upon the image and the altars in the sanctuart, while others are said to have imitated Attis by castrating themselves. Such painful and dramatic acts allowed the worshipers to identify with the passion and death of Attis. For Attis were dedicated a cycle of festivities,which were celebrated from 15th to 28th March.

This festivities celebrated the death and the rebirth of the god. Among these, there were the "Sanguem" and the "Hilaria". The Hilaria on March 25th brought renewed joy and hope. There was feasting in honor of the Great Mother and good cheer. At least in some late fourth-century celebrations of the Hilaria, there also may have been affirmations of the resurrection of Attis. The spring festival came to a close with a much-needed day of rest (March 26) and a final day (March 27) on which the holy image of the Great Mother was bathed in the Almo River. == The Galli ==