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The Rich Tapestry of Ancient Rome: Architecture, Superstitions, and Festivals

Explore the fascinating world of Ancient Rome during Caesar's time, marked by its remarkable architecture and the prominent Roman Forum. Dive into the lives of Romans, who intertwined superstitions with daily life, believing in spirits inhabiting stones and trees, and fearing the supernatural. Discover the renowned Festival of Lupercalia, a celebration dedicated to fertility and the warding off of evil spirits, showcasing the unique customs and rituals that shaped Roman society. Uncover the legends of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, who symbolize the city's storied past.

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The Rich Tapestry of Ancient Rome: Architecture, Superstitions, and Festivals

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  1. Ancient Rome

  2. Caesar

  3. Rome During Caesar’s Day

  4. Architecture

  5. Architecture

  6. Architecture

  7. Architecture

  8. Architecture

  9. Architecture

  10. Public street in Rome

  11. Public street in Rome

  12. One of the many Roman temples

  13. One of the many Roman temples

  14. The Roman Forum

  15. The Roman Forum

  16. The Roman Forum

  17. The Roman Forum

  18. Roman superstitions • To the Romans, superstitions were a natural part of life • Stones, trees, springs, caves, lakes, swamps, mountains, animals and furniture were all thought to host spirits • Children were told stories of nasty creatures that would eat them if they weren’t good

  19. Roman superstitions • Mormo was a terrifying woman with donkey legs • Lamia stalked around looking for children to eat • Romans believed that some houses were haunted, especially if a crime, or murder, had taken place there • Nobody would live in a haunted house and few would enter the building

  20. Roman superstitions • They believed in werewolves • Sea monsters lived in the surrounded seas • Witches and vampires roamed the streets at night and were believed to sneak into the house of a dead man to rob and mutilate his corpse by eating its nose

  21. Roman superstitions • Many believed in amulets and lucky charms • Marriages were planned for certain days and months to prevent being overshadowed by a bad omen • When walking into a house they took care to cross the threshold with their left foot

  22. Roman superstitions • A black cat entering a house, a snake falling from the roof into the yard, or a splitting beam in the house were omens of disaster • Spilling wine or oil could be a sign of bad things to come • To stumble over the doorstep when leaving home was a bad omen and many would choose to spend the day at home

  23. Roman superstitions • If someone mentioned fire at a banquet they could ward off bad luck by pouring water on the table • Nightmares and bad dreams were also signs of bad luck • There are many more superstitions

  24. Festival of Lupercalia • Held for over 1,000 years on February 15th (the Ides of February) • Honored the gods Faunus (“Pan” to the Greeks) and Lupercus, and to honor Romulus (founder of Rome) • Lupus is Latin for “wolf”

  25. The Story of Romulus and Remus Twin brothers Abandoned by parents as babies and put into a basket that was put into the river Discovered by a female wolf Wolf nursed them until they were found by a shepherd

  26. The Story of Romulus and Remus After growing up they decided to build a city where the wolf had taken care of them The brothers fought over the location and Romulus killed Remus Romulus is the founder of Rome

  27. Festival of Lupercalia • Purpose was to ward off evil spirits and purify the city, releasing health and fertility • Also dedicated to purging all afflictions and ills before the spring growing season • Prayers asked for abundant crops and many healthy newborn animals

  28. Festival of Lupercalia • The festival began with the sacrificing of two male goats and a dog • Following a feast, priests cut strips of skins from the animals • The priests ran through the city striking women with the animal skins to ensure fertility • It is believed that Valentine's Day began as part of Lupercalia

  29. Goat, dog and Cupid

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