The Circus maximus
The goddess Flora had two temples built in her honor. One of the temples was built near the Circus Maximus. The Circus Maximus was the stadium in Rome where the chariot races were held. This temple was associated with a neighboring temple that was dedicated to the triad of Ceres, Liber, and Libera. The second temple was built on the slopes of Quirinal Hill. It was built on the site of an earlier alter to her. It was dedicated by Titus Tatius the King of the Sabines. This temple was built with the purpose of gaining protection from Flora. The king hoped she would protect his crops and plants.
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The origins of the Circus Maximus go back to the 6th century BC when Tarquinius Priscus, the fifth king of Rome, created a track between the Palatine and Aventine hills. The first permanent starting gates were created in 329 BC. In 174 BC the gates were rebuilt and seven wooden eggs were placed on top of the spina, the central wall in the arena. The eggs were used to count the number of laps; after each lap one egg was removed. In 33 BC seven bronze dolphins were added to the spina for the same purpose.