celebrated Bellona. Her Bellonarii used to wound their arms or legs as a blood sacrifice for her. It included martial processions, gladiatorial contests, and rituals invoking the god's favor in battle. The festival was intended to invoke his power and protection for Rome's military efforts. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Rome #Bellona #3June
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Ludi Piscatorii
June 7, 2024
On this day, Roman fishermen celebrated Ludi Piscatorii. Fish were prepared and sacrificed to Vulcan or the Tiber. The union of fire and water was a symbol of birth. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #7June #rome #vulcan #ludipiscatorii
On this day and for a week, the Romans celebrated Vestalia in honor of the goddess of the hearth. The temple of Vesta in which this ceremony took place was so secret that little is known about the progress of this festival. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #rome #vestalia
On this day, the Romans celebrated Matralia in honor of Mater Matuta. Indigenous Latin goddess, her cult continued during the Roman Empire. She is the equivalent of the dawn goddess Aurora. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 11 #matralia #matermatuta #rome
On this day, the Romans celebrated Fortuna, the goddess of luck. His worship comes from the legendary early kings of Rome. Temple cults are little known today. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #June 24 #fortuna