The Cult of Bonadea in Rome

The cult of bonadea, the good goddess, is somewhat of an anomaly in classical rome. She was worshipped in a less formal fashion, similar to the greek mystery colts. Even her name was a secret known only to women and never recorded. Every year they would hold a sacred celebration in this temple. This was one of two such celebrations held throughout the year. In 62 b c claudius disguised himself as a woman and slipped into the house. Unfortunately for him, caesar's mother, aurelia, was there determined to make sure that things went smoothly. Aurelia had a servant girl follow claudius, and she immediately noticed when he let his voice