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After the Carthaginians had seized the suburb and pillaged the temple of Demeter and Core, a plague struck the army. Over and above the disaster sent by influence of the deity, there were contributing causes: that myriads of people were gathered together, that it was the time of the year which is most productive of plagues, and that the particular summer had brought unusually hot weather.

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