LUPERCALIA: the February 15th festival of wolves and Luperci

The Lupercalia is one of the most famous and puzzling rituals of Ancient Rome. In this live seminar we unpack the stories and traditions, examining the locations and protagonists. It’s an exploration into ritual and ancient religion, as well as its setting for Julius Caesar promote his special status as Rome’s new ruler, just a month before the Ides of March! The Lupercalia continues to fascinate with its intriguing rituals and ties to Romulus, the she-wolf, and well-being of Ancient Rome! 0:00 Introduction 0:31 Lupercalia: February 15 5:08 Protagonists and Context 7:32 The sources 8:09 Ritual 11:10 Locations 14:43 Julius Caesar and Lupercalia of 44 BC 15:37 Imagery of Luperci 17:03 The end: Christianity Check out our courses in Italy (Vesuvian Cities and Rome and more!): Join our newsletter to receive a link to our monthly, free live lecture, and updates on our latest videos,