This Day in Ancient History: ante diem iii kalendas martias

~ David Meadows ~ rogueclassicist

ante diem iii kalendas martias

  • Equirria — the first of two days of horse racing (the second was on March 14) dedicated to Mars; the reasons are obscure, but probably have something to do with preparing horses for the upcoming campaigning season

Published by David Meadows ~ rogueclassicist

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