Sanguinaria

On this day, the Romans celebrated Sanguinaria. After two days of mourning for the annual death of the god Attis, Blood Day arrived. On that day, the galli, priests of the goddess Cybele, performed a ritual of self-flagellation by whipping themselves until they bled. Some are also said to have castrated themselves. The Day of Blood was followed by a Day of Joy and Relaxation to celebrate the resurrection of Attis (the third day). #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #Sanguinaria #attis #rome