Mercuralia
The Mercuralia was a celebration held on 15th May to honor Mercury, the god of merchants, commerce, and travel. As the patron deity of merchants, Mercury was believed to protect businesses and ensure success in trade.
Date: 15th May
Deity: Mercury
Observances: sprinkle sacred water onto heads, ships, merchandise, and businesses.
On the day of the Mercuralia, merchants would sprinkle water from the Porta Capena well onto their heads, ships, merchandise, and businesses. This ritual was believed to bring good fortune and protection to their endeavors.
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