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Being struck by the strap of the lupercal priests meant what for women

Being struck by the strap of the lupercal priests meant what for women
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Being struck by the strap of the lupercal priests meant what for women

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It isn't certain, but since the strap was usually made of goat-skin, it could have been a symbol of fertility. By striking the women (often on the wrists) with it, it was said to ensure fertility, easy childbirth, and good health for them.
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