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In Latin writings of the time, the singular [[nominative case|nominative]] (''Ops'') is not used; only the form '''Opis''' is attested by classical authors. According to [[Festus]] (203:19), "Ops is said to be the wife of Saturn. By her they designated the [[Earth|earth]], because the earth distributes all goods to the human gender" (''Opis dicta est coniux Saturni per quam uolerunt terram significare, quia omnes opes humano generi terra tribuit''). The Latin word ''ops'' means "riches, goods, abundance, gifts, munificence, plenty". The word is also related to '''''opus''''', which means "work", particularly in the sense of "working the earth, ploughing, sowing". This activity was deemed sacred, and was often attended by religious rituals intended to obtain the good will of [[chthonic]] deities such as Ops and [[Consus]]. ''Ops'' is also related to the [[Sanskrit]] word ''ápnas'' ("goods, property").
The cult of Ops was (mythically) instituted by King [[Titus Tatius]], the Sabine monarch. Ops soon became the patroness of riches, abundance, and prosperity, both on a personal and national level. Ops had a famous temple in the [[Capitoline Triad|Capitolium]]. Originally, a festival took place in Ops' honor on [[August 10]]. Additionally, on [[December 19]] (some say December 9), the [[Opalia]] was celebrated. On [[August 25]], the [[Opiconsivia]] was held. Opiconsivia was another name used for Opis, indicating when the earth was sown. These festivals also included activities that were called [[Consualia]], in honor of [[Consus]], her [[king consort|consort]].
''Opis'' not only being the wife of [[Saturn (mythology)|Saturn]], she was his sister and the daughter of [[Uranus (mythology)|Uranus]]. Her children were [[Jupiter (mythology)|Jupiter]], [[Neptune (mythology)|Neptune]], and [[Pluto (mythology)|Pluto]]. A distinguishing deed of hers that has come down to us from these ancient times is that through female cunning she saved her children from death planned by [[Saturn (mythology)|Saturn]] and her brother [[Titan (mythology)|Titan]]. The story goes that Saturn and Titan were mortals that were turned into [[divinities]]. ''Opis'' also acquired queenly status and was reputed to be an eminent goddess and the Mother of the Gods. By public decree temples, priests, and sacrifices were accorded her. There was even an oddly shaped stone that was procured from [[Pessinus]] that represented Opis. It was put in the famous temple in Rome and worshiped by the Romans for a long time in numerous ceremonies.<ref>Virginia Brown's translation of Giovanni Boccaccio’s ''Famous Women'', p. 12 - 13; Harvard University Press 2001; ISBN 0-674-01130-9</ref>
== References ==
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[[Category:Earth goddesses]]
[[Category:Fertility goddesses]]
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