Janus: God of the New Year
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How to Marry Through a Janis in Rome?
There were and still are a number of jani in rome, free standing archways that were kind of ceremonial gates specifically for lucky entrances and exits. Roman armies always made sure to march through a janis on their way to battle. It seems clear that this s a ritual from very deep pre history with an original meaning that had been lost by roman times. Some historians believe that the rites involved a very ancient war dance,. This would make sense, considering the sali were leaping priests.
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