Definition:

Opalia is the name for Roman festivals held in honor of Ops (aka Opis/Opus). There were more than one festival for Ops, held on various dates in August and December. Ops is the name of the Roman goddess of abundance. She was associated with the granary god Consus, and also with Saturn because her festival coincided with the Saturnalia. Ops was worshiped at the Regia.

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Also Known As: Opiconsivia, Opeconsiva