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Consualia was an ancient Roman festival honoring Consus as a tutelary deity of the harvest and stored grain. This god protected the community's food supply during times of scarcity while farmers relied on his power to keep their crops safe from spoilage.
The first celebration occurred on August 21 while the second took place on December 15. These dates marked critical moments when grain storage became essential for survival through winter.
Horses mules and asses received exemption from all labor during the festival period. Workers led these animals through city streets where they wore garlands made of fresh flowers without anyone forcing them to pull plows or carry heavy loads.
Organizers held chariot races at the Circus Maximus to honor Consus publicly. A unique event featured chariots pulled by mules instead of horses which moved slower than standard horse-drawn vehicles but drew significant attention.
Roman mythology credited Romulus with founding the festival as an occasion to gather neighbors. Livy described how the community assembled in a state of drunken festivity before the abduction began to seize daughters of the Sabines to become brides for themselves.