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The Consuales Ludi or Consualia was the name of two ancient Roman festivals in honor of Consus a tutelary deity of the harvest and stored grain. Consuales Ludi were held on August 18 (Plutarch ) at the time of harvest and again on December 15 in connection with grain storage. The harvest grains were stored in underground vaults and the temple of Consus was also underground. This shrine was covered with earth all year and was only uncovered for this one day.