Veneralia — Die Veneralia waren in der römischen Religion das am 1. April gefeierte Fest zu Ehren von Venus Verticordia („Lenkerin der Herzen“). Die Anbetung der Gottheit Fortuna Virilis war ebenfalls Teil der Festivitäten. In Rom wuschen die Frauen rituell… … Deutsch Wikipedia
April 1 — Day April 1 is most notable in the English speaking world for being April Fools Day.Events* 527 Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co ruler and successor to the throne. *1318 Berwick upon Tweed is captured by the Scottish… … Wikipedia
Venus (mythology) — For other uses, see Venus (disambiguation). The Birth of Venus, by Sandro Botticelli c. 1485–1486 … 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
