In Roman mythology, the god Consus was the protector of grains and (subterranean) storage bins (silos), and as such was represented by a corn seed.
His altar was placed beneath the ground near the Circus Maximus in Rome. The altar was unearthed only during the Consualia, his festival which took place on August 21 (and another one at December 15). Mule or horse races were the main event of the festival because the mule and the horse were Consus' sacred animals. Horses and mules were crowned wit ...
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Ceres, in Roman mythology, equivalent to the Greek Demeter, daughter of Saturn and Rhea, wife-sister of Jupiter, mother of Proserpina by Jupiter, sister ...
The Consuales Ludi or Consualia is a festival which honors Consus, the god of counsel, and the one who protects the harvest which is in storage at the time of the festival, which took place about the middle of Sextilis (see 21 August). The harvest grains were stored in underground vaults, and the temple of Consus was also underground. This shrine was covered with earth all year and was only uncovered for this one day. Mars, as a protector of the harvest, was also honored on this day, as were the lares, the hous ...
August 21 is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 132 days remaining.
August 21 - Events.
1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai ShÅgun and the de facto ruler of Japan. (Traditional Japanese date: July 12, 1192)
1680 - Pueblo Indians capture Santa Fe from Spanish during the Pueblo Revolt
1770 - James Cook formally claims eastern Australia for Great Britain, naming it New South Wales.
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December 15 is the 349th day of the year (350th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 16 days remaining.
December 15 - Events.
533 - The Battle of Ticameron takes place between the armies of the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer and the eastern Roman Empire under the command of General Belisarius.
687 - St. Sergius I becomes Pope.
1256 - Hulagu Khan captures and destroys the Hashshashin stronghold at Alamut in present-day Iran as part of ...
