by Valerius Claudius Iohanes on Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:19 am
Salvete, Sodales -
For Veneris Diem, 9/5/08:
FASTI: Nonae Septembres [F] LUDI ROMANI, ad a.d. XIII Kal. Oct.
[F] Fastus est (comitia: no; courts: yes)
- Nonarum tutela deo caret. (The Nones lacks a special god.) - Ovidius
- Ludi Romani are in honour of Iupiter and are said to have been established by Tarquinius Priscus on the occasion of his conquest of the Latin Apiolae. (Livy I.35, 9);
- However, Dionysius of Halicarnassus (vii. 71) and Cicero (de Div. i. 26, 55) both refer the establishment to the victory over the Latins at Lake Regillus.
- The festival first introduced drama to Rome based on Greek drama.
- The curule aediles were in charge of the Ludi Romani. A procession from the Capitol to the Circus Maximus was followed by a sacrifice and then both theatrical productions and chariot races.
- The Ludi last until ante diem XIII Kalendas Octobres.
And from the SVR Calendar:
- Ludi Romani
- Jupiter Stator in the Circus Flaminius, 146 BCE.
- Death of Eugenius, the last Pagan Emperor, 394 CE.
And for the Diem Saturnis, 9/6/08:
FASTI: ante diem VIII Idus Septembres [F] Ater; LUDI ROMANI continuent, ad a.d. XIII Kal. Oct.
[F] Fastus est (comitia: no; courts: yes); sed
Dies Ater est (unlucky):
- Try to avoid making journeys, starting new projects, or doing anything risky.
- Certain gods, including Iuppiter and Ianus, may not be named.
- These days are ill-omened to begin any new project, and any new project would necessarily begin by performing a rite calling for the assistance of the gods. Such religious rites, beginning something new, are not to be performed. NOTA BENE: Normal work would still be performed on dies atri, and as part of performing any work one performs rites for the patron deities, geni locii, and other appropriate deities. Likewise, the daily routine is also performed before the lararium.- New fire should not be struck.
And from the SVR Calendar:
- Ludi Romani: If You, Father of the Gods and of men, hold back our enemies, at least from this spot, delivering the Romans from their terror, and stay their shameful retreat, then this I vow to You, Jupiter Stator, that a holy precinct and shrine will be built in Your honor as a memorial to remind our descendents of how once the city of Rome was saved by Your aid. (Livy 1.12.6-7)
Valete.
Valerius Claudius Iohannes
Curator anno MMDCCLXII
Centurio Honorarius Societatis
Civis ab MMDCCLIV
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