Gamelion

Gamelion was the name of the fifth month in the Attic calendar used in the Ancient Athens. It could start anywhere from late December to mid January.

Gamelion was dedicated to the sacred marriage of Hera and Zeus. The Lenaia festival was held in honour of Dionysus from the 12th to the 15th of this month.

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