An Enigmatic Function of the Flamen Dialis (Ovid, Fast., 2.282) and the Augustan Reform
1973; Brill; Volume: 20; Issue: 1-3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1163/156852773x00385
ISSN1568-5276
Autores ResumoAN ENIGMATIC FUNCTION OF THE FLAMEN DIALIS (Ovid, Fast., 2.282) AND THE AUGUSTAN REFORM BY A. W. J. HOLLEMAN 's-Gravenhage, Holland Ovid's treatment of the Lupercalia - Fast. 2.267-452 - is cer- tainly our primary source on this much debated Roman festival, which with regard to its origin, its meaning, and its ritual details, is still far from being clear. Lastly K. W. Welwei has discussed the many controversial points of the festival, particularly in view of its famous celebration in the year 44 B.C. 1). However, some essential features of it by all authors on the subject so far
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