Episode 232 - The Magic of August

Portunalia (Roman, August 17)

Vinalia Rustica (Roman, August 19)

Consualia (Roman, August 21 and December 15)

Vulcanalia (Roman, August 23)

Hekatombaion (Greek, late July to early August): The first month of the Attic calendar, which included several festivals such as Panathenaea and Hekatombaia.

Akitu (Ancient Mesopotamia, New Year Festival, date varies): Celebrated in honor of the god Marduk, marking the beginning of the agricultural year. The festival occurred twice a year, with the most significant celebration taking place in the spring, but it also had an autumn counterpart that could fall in late July or early August.

Disablót (Norse, date varies, often held in late summer)