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  • How far the Saturnalian customs in general were of old Latin origin it is difficult to say; the name Saturnus (connected with the root of _serere_, to sow) and the date point to a real Roman festival of the sowing of the crops, but this was heavily overlaid with Greek ideas and practice. {

    Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan Clement A. Miles

  • We are left with nothing but the name Saturnus (connected with the root of

    The Religion of Ancient Rome Cyril Bailey 1914

  • In the article "Saturnus" in Roscher's _Lexicon_, which has appeared since the above note was written, Wissowa provisionally accepts Varro's etymology.

    The Religious Experience of the Roman People From the Earliest Times to the Age of Augustus W. Warde Fowler 1884

  • During the period of Roman rule, Europeans would take evergreen branches during the feast of Saturnalia (December 17th) in honor of Saturnus, the god of agriculture, into their homes and decorate them.

    History of Christmas Trees in America | myFiveBest 2009

  • Acara yang diberi tajuk “A 100 HA Night with Langitselatan” akan diadakan dari jam 6 sore sampai jam 8 malam, dengan acara diskusi astronomi, dongeng, pemutaran film singkat dan pengamatan langit malam yang akan dihiasi oleh Bulan dan juga Planet Saturnus.

    100 Jam Astronomi di Langit Selatan – Netsains.Com 2009

  • Instead will their vengeance smite the darkness, fallacy and ugliness which have turned the mind of man; and under the sway of bearded Saturnus shall mortals, once more sacrificing unto him, dwell in beauty and delight.

    Kenneth Hite's Journal princeofcairo 2007

  • If my testimony were aught worth, I could say as much of myself; I am vere Saturnus; no man ever took more delight in springs, woods, groves, gardens, walks, fishponds, rivers,

    Anatomy of Melancholy 2007

  • For instance, they could not be guilty of plagiarism in adoring Cœlum, while the Greeks adored Ouranon; or in addressing themselves to Saturnus and Tellus, while the Greeks addressed themselves to Ge and Chronos.

    A Philosophical Dictionary 2007

  • Saturnus, everyone agreed at the time, was displeased about something!

    The Grass Crown McCullough, Colleen, 1937- 1991

  • And they found the woolen bonds swaddling the wooden statue of Saturnus soaked with oil, a puddle of oil upon the floor, and the interior of the statue dry.

    The Grass Crown McCullough, Colleen, 1937- 1991

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