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 Virgil’ius.Virgin Mary’s Guard (The). 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Virgin.
 
One of the constellations. (August 23rd to September 23rd.)   1
   Astræa, goddess of justice, was the last of the deities to quit our earth, and when she returned to heaven became the constellation Virgo.   2
       
“When the bright Virgin gives the beauteous days.”
       
Thomson: Autunen.
 


 Virgil’ius.Virgin Mary’s Guard (The). 

 
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