lupercal (Meaning)
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lupercal (a.)
Of or pertaining to the Lupercalia.
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lupercal (n.)
A grotto on the Palatine Hill sacred to Lupercus, the Lycean Pan.
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lupercal Sentence Examples
- In ancient Rome, the Lupercal was a sacred cave dedicated to the god Faunus.
- The Lupercal was located at the foot of the Palatine Hill, where the city of Rome was founded.
- The festival of Lupercalia was celebrated each year on February 15th at the Lupercal.
- During Lupercalia, the priests of Faunus would sacrifice a goat and a dog at the Lupercal.
- The priests would then cut the hide of the sacrificed animals into strips and run around the city, striking people with them.
- It was believed that being struck by the Lupercal hide brought purification and fertility.
- The Lupercal was also the site where Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome, were supposedly raised by a wolf.
- Julius Caesar celebrated his triumphal return to Rome from Gaul at the Lupercal in 46 BC.
- The Lupercal was eventually destroyed by fire in 64 AD.
- The name "Lupercal" comes from the Latin word "lupus," meaning "wolf."
FAQs About the word lupercal
Of or pertaining to the Lupercalia., A grotto on the Palatine Hill sacred to Lupercus, the Lycean Pan.
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In ancient Rome, the Lupercal was a sacred cave dedicated to the god Faunus.
The Lupercal was located at the foot of the Palatine Hill, where the city of Rome was founded.
The festival of Lupercalia was celebrated each year on February 15th at the Lupercal.
During Lupercalia, the priests of Faunus would sacrifice a goat and a dog at the Lupercal.
