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1. Celestial Syncretism

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   Celestial Syncretism was instrumental in stabilizing the Roman concept of the Pax Deorum. Early imperial policy frequently aligned the ruling emperor with Sol Invictus (the Unconquered Sun)/), particularly after the crisis of the Third Century. However, localized syncretism was crucial for provincial pacification. For example, the cult of Mithras, which already possessed strong solar and [astrological components](/entries/astrological-co…

2. September

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   The Roman Calendar, as originally instituted by Romulus, assigned the months of Martius, Aprilis, Maius, Iunius, Quintilis, Sextilis, September, October, November, and December. Following the renaming of Quintilis to Iulius (July) and Sextilis to Augustus (August), September retained its numerical designation despite its shift to the ninth position.
   Ancient Roman observances in September frequently involved the Ludi Romani, a series of religious games …