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Volturnalia was theRomanfestival[1] onAugust 27 dedicated toVolturnus, 'god of the waters,' god of fountains. Volturnus was a tribal river god who later was identified as god of theTiber river. TheVolturno River, in southern Italy, is named for him. Volturnus was the father of the goddess Juturna, who was first identified with a spring inLatium near theNumicus River and later with a pool near theTemple of Vesta in the Forum of Rome. They were both honored on this day with feasting, wine-drinking, and games.
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