Quirinus
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This article is about the Roman god. For other uses, see Quirinus (disambiguation).
In Roman mythology and religion, Quirinus (/kwɪˈraɪnəs/ kwi-RY-nəs,[2] Latin: [kᶣɪˈriːnʊs]) is an early god of the Roman state. In Augustan Rome, Quirinus was also an epithet of Janus, as Janus Quirinus.[3]
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Quirinus | |
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God of the Roman state | |
Member of the Archaic Triad | |
Other names | Curinus, Corinus, Querinus, Queirinus |
Major cult center | Quirinal Hill |
Abode | Quirinal Hill |
Symbols | beard, religious and military clothing |
Gender | male |
Festivals | Quirinalia |
Consort | Hersilia-Hora |
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