Gods, Goddesses, and Ancient Legends
He spoke through nightmares. His voice came from the trees. He was one of Rome’s oldest gods, and the Romans were never entirely sure whether encountering him was a blessing or something to be afraid of.
Rome didn’t just have holidays — it had a sacred architecture of time. Nearly a third of the Roman year was set aside for festivals, each one maintaining the relationship between the living and the gods, the present and the past, the city and the forces that sustained it.
Discover the Lupercalia, Rome’s ancient February festival celebrating fertility, purification, and the primal joy of life.