beware the Ides of October
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The "Ides of October" refers to the 15th day of October in the ancient
Roman calendar, a date that marked the middle of the month. The term
"Ides" originally signified the full moon and was a day for religious
observances and settling debts. While most famous for the "Ides of
March," the Ides of October had similar significance.
Roman calendar and significance
Definition: The Ides was the 15th day of March, May, July, and
October, and the 13th day of all other months.
Origin: The word comes from the Latin idus, meaning "to divide," as it
originally marked the middle or full moon of the month.
Observances: The Ides were marked by religious observances.
Debt deadline: In Roman times, it was a deadline for settling debts.
Modern usage: While the term is less common now, "ides" refers to this
mid-month date and is still used to mark the 15th of October
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