The ancient Pompaia was a procession around the city with a Dion Kodion, a sheepskin blessed to Zeus which absorbs miasma. The modern observance may utilize a similarly blessed fleece or perhaps an item made of wool dedicated for that purpose. Various other offerings are also made to Zeus asking Him to be gentle during the coming winter months.
Writings also suggest Hermes, or at least His staff, was also involved in this festival.
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