Cicero's Dream - Somnium Scipionis - Dream of Scipio
Scipio Africanus, in this dialogue from the sixth book of the De republica written by Cicero, answers a question, posed by Laelius, on the enduring rewards of virtue.
Floralia - Ludi Florales in honor of Flora
Although the ancient Roman holiday of Floralia, celebrated by the set of games and theatrical presentations known as the Ludi Florales, began in April, it was really an ancient May Day celebration. Flora, the Roman goddess in whose honor the festival was held, was a goddess of flowers, which generally begin to bloom in the spring.
A History of Rome, by Robert F. Pennell
Chapter from Ancient Rome from the Earliest Times Down to 476 A.D., by Robert F. Pennell, on customs of daily life, including Roman houses, names, marriages, education, funerals, festivals and games, and more.
The Sacrificial Knife
Useful site because of its list of minor Roman dieties and description of the calendar.
Fides
The Roman concept of fides and virtus mean more than the English faith and virtue. Chart of relationships governed by said virtues.
Livy
From your Guide. Moralist as well as historian, Livy thought the lessons of history should inspire contemporary rulers.
Non-Standard Roman Sexuality
From your Guide. Morality, then as now, had some influence on a Roman male's sexuality.
Numa Pompilius
From your Guide. The second king of Rome was honored for his moral character, particularly justice and piety.
Feriae - Roman Holiday - Dies Ferialis
Definition of feriae and what didn't happen in Rome on holidays.
Robigalia
Robigalia was a Roman festival to fight mildew.
Flamen - Flamines - Roman Priests known as Flamines
Flamen (pl. flamines) was a type of Roman priest.
Vinalia - Wine festivals
Vinalia is the name of two wine festivals that were celebrated each year by the ancient Romans.
Vestal Virgins
Vestal Virgins were venerated priestesses of Vesta (the Roman goddess of the hearth fire) and guardians of the luck of Rome who could intervene on behalf of those in trouble.
