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Sancus - Greek & Roman Mythology

The document provides definitions and descriptions of the supernatural beings known as Semones and the deity Sancus, who represents holiness and good faith in Roman culture. Sancus, also referred to as Deus Fidius, is associated with oaths and the protection of laws and hospitality, with specific worship practices including outdoor oath-taking. The document also notes the deprecated functions in the code related to the dictionary tool.

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Sancus - Greek & Roman Mythology

The document provides definitions and descriptions of the supernatural beings known as Semones and the deity Sancus, who represents holiness and good faith in Roman culture. Sancus, also referred to as Deus Fidius, is associated with oaths and the protection of laws and hospitality, with specific worship practices including outdoor oath-taking. The document also notes the deprecated functions in the code related to the dictionary tool.

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The Latin name for certain supernatural beings. They appear to have
Dictionary: been, like the Lares, a kind of Geniee demigods, and guardian deities
of the State. [The word has often been connected with se-, to sow
Search (cp. se-men); and would thus mean "sowers."] On Semones and
Sancus, seeSANCUS.

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Usually called Semo Sancus (see SEMONES). A genius worshipped by
the Sabines, Umbrians, and Romans, representing holiness and good
faith in human life. In Rome, he was principally worshipped under the
name Deus Fidius (from fides,"faith") as god of oaths, god of the
public laws of hospitality and of nations, also of international
intercourse and of the safety of the roads, which were placed under
his protection. An oath in his name could be taken only under the
open sky; therefore even his temple had a hole in the roof, and, when
an oath by him was taken at home, the man swearing went into the
uncovered court. On account of many points of resemblance he was
identified with Hercules. He had a temple on the Quirinal (the
foundation of which was celebrated June 5), and another on the
island in the Tiber [Ovid, Fasti, vi 213-218].

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The god of oaths and protector of the laws of hospitality and
international dealing. (See SANCUS.)

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