rust and mildew

Robigus: Roman God of Rust and Wheat Disease

Robigus is a Roman deity linked to rust and crop blight, a force feared for the damage it could inflict on ripening grain and the stability of Rome’s food supply. Best known through the late-April festival of Robigalia, Robigus reveals how Roman religion addressed agricultural danger through ritual, blending protection, personification, and practical necessity in ways that still invite closer study.