lupercalia (Meaning)
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lupercalia (n. pl.)
A feast of the Romans in honor of Lupercus, or Pan.
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lupercalia Sentence Examples
- The Lupercalia festival, steeped in ancient Roman tradition, celebrated the arrival of spring.
- During Lupercalia, young men known as Luperci roamed the city, slapping people with goatskin whips for purification.
- The origins of Lupercalia lie in a legend involving the wolf that raised Romulus and Remus, founders of Rome.
- The Lupercalia rituals aimed to strengthen the fertility of both humans and animals.
- The festival took place on February 15th, a time when the shepherds sought protection for their flocks against wolves.
- The Lupercalia ceremonies were believed to bring good fortune and ward off evil spirits.
- As Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire, Lupercalia gradually faded into obscurity.
- The Lupercalia festival inspired the creation of the modern tradition of Valentine's Day.
- Lupercalia holds historical and cultural significance as a window into ancient Roman beliefs and practices.
- The ancient rituals of Lupercalia continue to captivate the imagination and provide insights into the rituals and customs of early civilizations.
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A feast of the Romans in honor of Lupercus, or Pan.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Lupercalia festival, steeped in ancient Roman tradition, celebrated the arrival of spring.
During Lupercalia, young men known as Luperci roamed the city, slapping people with goatskin whips for purification.
The origins of Lupercalia lie in a legend involving the wolf that raised Romulus and Remus, founders of Rome.
The Lupercalia rituals aimed to strengthen the fertility of both humans and animals.
