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[–] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 13 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Yeah, but then how could we make the important months longer than the rest? That would really piss off Julius and Augustus.

Slightly more sensibly, 12 months is easier to synch to the seasons, and calendars are very important to agriculture. 3 months for each season is convenient.

[–] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 3 points 8 months ago

Thirteen also can’t be divided evenly and is widely considered bad luck.