Februa
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Februa, also called Februalia, is a more ancient deity or festival spirit associated with washing and purification. Februus is possibly named in honor of this earlier entity, and the month Februarius (February) derives from this purification festival which occurred on the 15th of that month.
When
- First attested
- 800 BCE
- Attested period
- -800 – 400
- Historical notes
- Ancient deity or festival spirit predating Februus; associated with purification festival on February 15th.
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“Februus is possibly named in honor of the more ancient Februa, also Februalia, festival of washing and purification. Februus' holy month was Februarius (of Februa), hence the English ′′February′′”
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