saturnalia Sentence Examples
- The Saturnalia festival plunged Rome into a week of unbridled revelry and debauchery.
- During Saturnalia, slaves and masters reversed roles, with the former enjoying a taste of authority.
- The spirit of Saturnalia extended beyond Rome, with similar celebrations occurring in other parts of the Empire.
- The Saturnalia feast symbolized the triumph of light over darkness and the renewal of hope.
- The celebration included sacrifices, feasts, gift-giving, and the Saturnalia dance.
- The Saturnalia games featured gladiatorial contests and chariot races, providing thrilling entertainment for the crowds.
- The Saturnalia tradition influenced later winter festivals, such as Christmas and Carnival.
- During the Saturnalia period, the courts were closed, and all judicial proceedings were suspended.
- The Saturnalia festival played a significant role in Roman social and religious life, fostering a sense of equality and communal spirit.
- The revival of Saturnalia in the 20th and 21st centuries has sparked debates about the boundaries of social norms and the importance of communal rituals.
saturnalia Meaning
saturnalia (n)
an orgiastic festival in ancient Rome in honor of Saturn
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
saturnalia (n. pl.)
The festival of Saturn, celebrated in December, originally during one day, but afterward during seven days, as a period of unrestrained license and merriment for all classes, extending even to the slaves.
Hence: A period or occasion of general license, in which the passions or vices have riotous indulgence.
Synonyms & Antonyms of saturnalia
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FAQs About the word saturnalia
an orgiastic festival in ancient Rome in honor of Saturn, a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuityThe festival of Saturn, celebrated in Dec
orgy, gala, bacchanalia, celebration, bacchanal, stag, kegger, house party, klatsch, dance
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The Saturnalia festival plunged Rome into a week of unbridled revelry and debauchery.
During Saturnalia, slaves and masters reversed roles, with the former enjoying a taste of authority.
The spirit of Saturnalia extended beyond Rome, with similar celebrations occurring in other parts of the Empire.
The Saturnalia feast symbolized the triumph of light over darkness and the renewal of hope.
