Februus
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In Roman mythology, Februus was the god of the dead and purification. He was also worshipped by the Etruscans, where he could have become Febris, god of malaria. In his honor, the Februalia festivity were held. These were at about the same time as Lupercalia in honor of Faun. Because of this coincidence, the two gods were often thought of as the same entity. Februalia is the Roman god of February, which became a time period when sacrifices were made to atone for sins.
He was also considered a pagan god, especially during the time-period when the Romans worshiped the Egyptian goddess, Isis.
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