CARNEIA, in antiquity, a festival in honour of Apollo, surnamed Carneus, held in most cities of
Greece, but especially at Sparta, where it was first instituted. Carneia
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Carnifex.
The reason of the name, as well as the occasion of the institution, is controverted. It lasted nine days, beginning on the 13th of the month Carneus. The ceremonies were an imitation of the method of living and discipline used in camps.
CARNEL.—The building of ships first with their timber and beams, and after bringing on their planks, is called carnel work, to distinguish it from clinch work.
Vessels also which go with mizen sails instead of main sails are by some called carnels.