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(Encyclopedia)Flora, in Roman religion, goddess of flowers and fertility. Her festival, the Floralia, Apr. 28–May 1, was celebrated with great gaiety and licentiousness. ...Appius Claudius
(Encyclopedia)Appius Claudius: see Claudius, Roman gens. ...Macer
(Encyclopedia)Macer: see under Licinius, Roman gens. ...Placidia
(Encyclopedia)Placidia, Roman empress: see Galla Placidia. ...Calvus
(Encyclopedia)Calvus: see under Licinius, Roman gens. ...Saturnalia
(Encyclopedia)Saturnalia: see Saturn, in Roman religion. ...Fauna
(Encyclopedia)Fauna, in Roman religion: see Bona Dea. ...Titus, Arch of
(Encyclopedia)Titus, Arch of: see Titus, Roman emperor. ...Francis Borgia, Saint
(Encyclopedia)Francis Borgia, Saint bôrˈjə [key], 1510–72, Spanish Roman Catholic reformer, third general of the Jesuits (see Jesus, Society of). He was a member of the famous Borgia family, a great-grandson o...Garamond, Claude
(Encyclopedia)Garamond, Claude klōd gärämôNˈ [key], 1480–1561, Parisian designer and maker of printing types. According to tradition he learned his art from Geofroy Tory. Types designed by Garamond were used...Browse by Subject
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