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Ludi Romani
In Rome the Ludi Romani were celebrated from September 5th to the 19th. This two-week festival was the oldest games and were established to celebrated Jupiter Optimus Maximus. In the midst of the festival, on the 13th, a feast is … Continue reading
Lemures and Lemuria
Originally posted on Neptune's Dolphins:
? the Mundus (Opening to the Underworld) ? During the Lemuria (the feast of the Lemures), the Lemures try to find a home among the living. Some want to have a proper burial or…
Posted in Roman
Tagged ancestors, ancient festivals, Di Manes, Lemures, Rome, spirits
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Cerialia
So, we are in the midst of the the ancient Roman festival for Ceres. This festival in Rome usually lasted about a week, but I’ll probably be doing my ritual on the 19th, since Ovid mentions that as being the … Continue reading
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Tagged Agricultural Gods, ancient festivals, Ceres, Demeter, festivals, Liber, Libera, lived polytheism, pagan life, Rome
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Io Saturnalia! A ritual
Originally posted on Temple of Athena the Savior:
Yesterday was the first day of the Roman festival of Saturnalia, the holiday from which most Christmas traditions are taken. It was the most popular Roman holiday, and all business was suspended…
Posted in Rituals, Roman
Tagged ancient festivals, Bacchus, Dionysos, festivals, home cult, Janus, Ops, ritual, Rome, Saturn, Saturnalia, Sol Invictus
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Info About Saturnalia From “Classical Living”
The following is selections about Saturnalia from the December chapter of Classical Living: Reconnecting with the Rituals of Ancient Rome: Myths, Gods, Goddesses, Celebrations, and Rites for Every Month of the Year by Frances Bernstein, Ph.D. Saturnalia, of course, is … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient festivals, festivals, history, quotes, review, Rome, Saturn, Saturnalia
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GMC: Neptunalia
This festival is one celebrating Neptune, from Classical Living: Reconnecting with the Rituals of Ancient Rome: Myths, Gods, Goddesses, Celebrations, and Rites for Every Month of the Year by Frances Bernstein, Ph.D. It takes place in July, but I thought … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient festivals, books, festivals, GMC, Neptune, Poseidon
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A Hymn for the Vertumnalia
I told you I tend to write these a little bit late. Anyway. ——— Lady of the Apple, Protector of Orchards and Gardens Fair ruddy-cheeked Pomona, I pray to You now She Who carries the pruning shears And Whose skirts … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient festivals, poetry, Pomona, Rome, Vertumnus
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