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Festivals in July Posted by on Jul 21, 2009

Poplifugia, also called Populifugia, was observed on the fifth of July. Poplifugia literally means, “the day of the people’s flight.” There are several legends associated with this feast. Some say that this day was commemorated to honor the flight of the Romans when Romulus, one of the mythical founders of Rome died. Others say that this…

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