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Faunus: Roman God of the Forest, Prophecy, and the Wild

May 20, 2026 by Theo Mercer
Faunus sits in a sacred forest grove with deer, a wolf, ancient trees, and a smoking altar beside him.

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.

Categories Minor Deities Tags faunus, lupercalia, roman gods, roman mythology, roman religion Leave a comment

Roman Festivals: A Complete Guide to the Sacred Year

June 2, 2026April 8, 2026 by Theo Mercer
Roman festival scene with citizens celebrating and priests performing rituals in a classical city setting

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.

Categories Religion and Rituals Tags lupercalia, Roman calendar, roman festivals, roman religion, saturnalia Leave a comment

The Lupercalia: Ancient Rites of Purification and Fertility

June 2, 2026October 20, 2025 by Theo Mercer

Discover the Lupercalia, Rome’s ancient February festival celebrating fertility, purification, and the primal joy of life.

Categories Religion and Rituals Tags faunus, fertility, lupercalia, purification, roman festivals Leave a comment
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