VOLTURNALIA — festum Volturno Deo, apud Romanos sacrum: cuius sacerdos Volturnalis dictus. Vide in voce Volturnus … Hofmann J. Lexicon universale
August 27 — Events*479 BC Greco Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan commander of the Greek army in the Battle of Plataea. Along the with the Greek victory on the same day in the Battle of Mycale, the Persian… … Wikipedia
Volturnus — This page is about the Roman river god. For Vulturnus, the Roman god of the east wind, see Anemoi. In Roman mythology, Volturnus was a god of the waters, probably derived from a local Samnite cult. His festival, Volturnalia, was held on August 27 … Wikipedia
Mercuralia — is a Roman celebration known also as the Festival of Mercury . Mercury was thought to be the god of merchants and commerce. On May 15 merchants would sprinkle their heads, their ships and merchandise, and their businesses with water taken from… … Wikipedia
Roman festivals — Roman holidays generally were celebrated to worship and celebrate a certain god or mythological occurrence, and consisted of religious observances, various festival traditions and usually a large feast. The most important festivals were the… … Wikipedia
Meditrinalia — Observed by Ancient Romans Type Pagan, Historical Date October 11 In Roman religion, Meditrinalia was an obscure festival celebrated on October 11 in honor of the new vintage, which was offered in libations to the gods for the first time each… … Wikipedia
Consualia — Official name Consuales Ludi Observed by Ancient Romans Type Pagan, Historical Date 21 August Celebrations Chariot racing … Wikipedia
Neptunalia — Observed by Ancient Romans Type Pagan, Historical Date 23 July Celebrations Games The Neptunalia was an obscure archaic two day festival in honour of Neptune as god of waters, celebrated at Rome in the heat and drought of summer, probably … Wikipedia
Opiconsivia — Observed by Ancient Romans Type Pagan, Historical Date 25 August On August 25, the Opiconsivia (or Opeconsiva or Opalia) Roman festival was held in honor of Ops, usually known as Opis, and sometimes as Opus. Opiconsivia was another name of Opis.… … Wikipedia
Divalia — The Divalia was a Roman festival held on December 21st, in honour of the goddess Angerona, whence it is also called Angeronalia. On the day of this festival the pontifices performed sacrifices in the temple of Voluptia, or the goddess of joy and… … Wikipedia
