Uncovering the Forgotten History of Indiction: The First Day of the Month

Indiction is an archaic term that was once used to refer to the first day of the month, especially in ancient Rome. The word "indiction" comes from the Latin word "indictio," which means "a setting forth" or "a proclamation."

In ancient Rome, the indiction was the day on which the new moon was announced, and it marked the beginning of the new lunar month. The Roman calendar was based on the cycles of the moon, and the indiction was an important date in the Roman religious and legal calendars.

The concept of indiction has been largely forgotten in modern times, but it is still used in some historical and legal contexts to refer to the first day of a month or a legal term.

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