Robigo
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In Roman mythology, Robigo or Robiga was probably the female version of Robigus, the god who protected crops from disease.[1]
Robigo herself was a primary goddess of Roman farmers, known as the goddess of blight. She is also a Roman goddess of corn. [2] Farmers worshipped her to protect their crops from blight, which she would send upon them if not appeased.
Robigo translates as both 'mildew' and 'rust'
In Ovid's Fasti (4.901-942), he describes a sacrifice and prayer to Robigo on April 25th. She is asked to keep away from crops and instead to attack weapons in favour of peace.
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