
Episode CCXXXV - Faunalia Rustica
Emperors of Rome
Honoring Faunus: The December Festival
This chapter examines the December 5th festival of Faunus, exploring its rituals, significance, and the integration of rural deities into urban Rome. It highlights the environmental and cultural implications of the festivities through offerings, dances, and poetic reflections, contrasting urban life with the simplicity of pastoral existence.
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