The Romans celebrated luck goddess Fors Fortuna on each 24 June, which also coincided with the summer solstice.
Summanus: Celebrating Jupiter’s Forgotten Dark “Twin”
June 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Summanus, the now nearly forgotten Roman god of night lightning once boasted a reputation more prominent than that of Jupiter.
The Vestalia: Celebrating Vesta and Purifying Rome
June 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The goddess Vesta protected Rome, earning an annual festival in her honour which purified both her shrine and the city of Rome.
Is The Month of June Named After Roman Goddess Juno?
June 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The month of June is named after the Roman Goddess Juno, who’s just a copy of Greek Hera – right? Not quite. There’s a lot of history wrapped up in the name, Juno.
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