The Carmentalia (January 11 and 15) was the festival of Carmentis, or Carmenta, a goddess associated with prophecy and childbirth. She is also credited with the invention of the 15-letter Latin alphabet.

"C" is for

Higgledy-Piggledy
Goddess Carmentis was
Known by the Romans for
Childbirthing role;
Let's not forget that her
Abecedarian
Efforts proved equally
Valid as goal.

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