September 13, Ides
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artemisdartSeptember 13, Ides
Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva
"On this day in 509 BCE, the temple to Jupiter Optimus Maximus was dedicated. A feast was held that day and repeated in subsequent years to honor Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva. The sacred feast, or epulum, followed a sacrifice. Statues of the three honored deities were brought out of the temple dressed for a feast and carried to the banquet. Jupiter always reclined on a couch, while the goddesses sat in chairs. Tables laden with food and wine were placed before them while music played in the background. All the senators gathered for the banquet, making an impressive showing."
(from Classical Living, p. 170)
Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva
"On this day in 509 BCE, the temple to Jupiter Optimus Maximus was dedicated. A feast was held that day and repeated in subsequent years to honor Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva. The sacred feast, or epulum, followed a sacrifice. Statues of the three honored deities were brought out of the temple dressed for a feast and carried to the banquet. Jupiter always reclined on a couch, while the goddesses sat in chairs. Tables laden with food and wine were placed before them while music played in the background. All the senators gathered for the banquet, making an impressive showing."
(from Classical Living, p. 170)
