Janus/January 3

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Janus was the Romans god for gates and doors. He is depicted on ancient Roman coins as facing in two directions at once. Therefore, the first month of the year was named after him, since he was, in a sense, guarding the portal of the year. Hence, January.

 
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Two things really struck me with force as I looked into this worship of Cybele. One was the fact that she wore a key like Janus which gave her the same authority as Janus, (key to heaven and earth and the mysteries) and the fact that the worshipers whip themselves until blood spurts from their bodies, which thing is done right today by the Catholics who feel they are suffering like the Lord.

 
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