The Lemuralia or Lemuria was an annual event in the religion of ancient Rome, during which the Romans performed rites to exorcise any malevolent and fearful ghosts of the restless dead from their homes.

Dec 5, 2017 · May 9, 11 and 13 are the days of the Lemuralia, a festival to appease the restless dead. It is a domestic observance, rather than a public rite.

Apr 22, 2024 · Lemuria was the ancient Roman equivalent of our Halloween — a festival dedicated to all kinds of unclean spirits. It lasted several days, from May 9 to May 13, and was …

May 9, 2023 · The Lemuralia (or Lemuria) was an annual event in the religion of ancient Rome, during which the Romans performed rites to exorcise any malevolent ghosts of the restless dead from their homes. These spectres, called lemures or larvae, were propitiated with chants and offerings of black beans.

Nov 4, 2024 · It was celebrated during the month of May, a time associated with the transition from the old agricultural year to the new. This festival holds significant historical and cultural importance in understanding Roman beliefs surrounding death, the afterlife, and the relationship between the living and the dead.

Sep 1, 2007 · Lemuria (also Lemuralia) Ancient Rome’s annual threeday festival for appeasing the Lemures, the spirits of the dead, especially those of an evil nature. According to legend, the festival was inaugurated by Romulus after his murder of his …

The Lemuralia or Lemuria was a feast in the religion of ancient Rome during which the Romans performed rites to exorcise the malevolent and fearful ghosts of the dead from their homes.

The Lemuralia or Lemuria was an annual event in the religion of ancient Rome, during which the Romans performed rites to exorcise any malevolent and fearful ghosts of the restless dead from their homes.

In ancient Rome, where even-numbered days were considered unlucky, the festival of the dead known as the Lemuralia was held on May 9, 11, and 13. It was established by Romulus, one of the legendary founders of Rome, to atone for killing his twin brother, Remus.

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