Rome - Roman Religion and Morality Articles
Resources on religion and morality of the Ancient Romans.
Pomerium
Pomerium was a symbolic circumference of a Roman city.
Pomerium was a symbolic circumference of a Roman city.
Quiz on Vestal Virgins
Multiple choice questions on the tenure of the vestal virgins.
Multiple choice questions on the tenure of the vestal virgins.
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.
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.
Vinalia - Wine festivals
Vinalia is the name of two wine festivals that were celebrated each year by the ancient Romans.
Vinalia is the name of two wine festivals that were celebrated each year by the ancient Romans.
Flamen - Flamines - Roman Priests known as Flamines
Flamen (pl. flamines) was a type of Roman priest.
Flamen (pl. flamines) was a type of Roman priest.
Robigalia
Robigalia was a Roman festival to fight mildew.
Robigalia was a Roman festival to fight mildew.
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.
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.
Livy
From your Guide. Moralist as well as historian, Livy thought the lessons of history should inspire contemporary rulers.
From your Guide. Moralist as well as historian, Livy thought the lessons of history should inspire contemporary rulers.
Numa Pompilius
From your Guide. The second king of Rome was honored for his moral character, particularly justice and piety.
From your Guide. The second king of Rome was honored for his moral character, particularly justice and piety.
Non-Standard Roman Sexuality
From your Guide. Morality, then as now, had some influence on a Roman male's sexuality.
From your Guide. Morality, then as now, had some influence on a Roman male's sexuality.
Fides
The Roman concept of fides and virtus mean more than the English faith and virtue. Chart of relationships governed by said virtues.
The Roman concept of fides and virtus mean more than the English faith and virtue. Chart of relationships governed by said virtues.
The Sacrificial Knife
Useful site because of its list of minor Roman dieties and description of the calendar.
Useful site because of its list of minor Roman dieties and description of the calendar.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Poplifugia
Poplifugia - Roman festival on July 5.
Poplifugia - Roman festival on July 5.
Feriae - Roman Holiday - Dies Ferialis
Definition of feriae and what didn't happen in Rome on holidays.
Definition of feriae and what didn't happen in Rome on holidays.
Poplifugia
Poplifugia - Roman festival on July 5.
Poplifugia - Roman festival on July 5.
Agonalia to Janus
The Agonalia festival to Janus.
The Agonalia festival to Janus.
Lupercalia - Roman Valentine's Day Holiday
Lupercalia - a Roman "Valentine's Day" holiday celebrated on February 15.
Lupercalia - a Roman "Valentine's Day" holiday celebrated on February 15.
Cerialia
Cerialia was an ancient Roman festival honoring Ceres.
Cerialia was an ancient Roman festival honoring Ceres.
Parilia
Parilia was an April festival for the ancient Romans.
Parilia was an April festival for the ancient Romans.