Festivals And Ceremonies Of The Roman Republic (aspects Of Greek And Roman Life)
by H. H. Scullard /
1981 / English / PDF
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Discusses Roman religious ideas and practices (including sacrifice, prayer, purification and vows) , giving brief outlines of secular activities such as triumphs and public funerals, and the Circus games, originally held in honour of certain gods. Also shows worship to the gods and goddesses fell on certain days and describes in detail ceremonies as Lupercalia, the Saturnalia, and the Matralia.
