In ancient Roman religion, the god Consus was the protector of grains and storage bins, which among the Romans were subterranean silos. He was represented by a grain seed.[citation needed]
His altar (ara) was located near the Circus Maximus. It was either underground, or according to other sources, covered with earth, which was swept off only during the two Consualia, his festivals on August 21 and December 15. He was thus a chthonic god. The Flamen Quirinalis and the Vestals officiated at his rites.
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