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P. Ovidii Nasonis Fastorum Libri Sex... is a seminal work by the Roman poet Ovid, offering a rich tapestry of Roman religious festivals and traditions as arranged in the Roman calendar. Written in Latin, the Fasti provides invaluable insights into the cultural and religious life of ancient Rome during the reign of Augustus. This edition, meticulously edited by Rudolf Merkel, ensures a faithful rendering of Ovid's original text. Through his elegant verse, Ovid explores the origins and significance of various holidays, myths, and customs, creating an engaging and informative work for scholars and enthusiasts of classical literature alike. A cornerstone of classical studies, 'Fasti' remains an essential resource for understanding Roman society and its enduring legacy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.