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  2. Lupercalia - Wikipedia

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    Lupercalia, also known as Lupercal, was a pastoral festival of Ancient Rome observed annually on February 15 to purify the city, promoting health and fertility. [1] Lupercalia was also known as dies Februatus, after the purification instruments called februa, the basis for the month named Februarius.

  3. Lupercalia: Meaning, Pagan Rituals, Valentine's Day | HISTORY

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    Lupercalia was a bloody and sexual celebration in Rome on February 15, honoring the she-wolf who nursed Romulus and Remus. Learn how it may have influenced the Christian feast...

  4. Lupercalia was a ritual that involved the sacrifice of goats and a dog, and the whipping of women with thongs made of their skins. It was celebrated on February 15 and may have been related to the she-wolf who nursed Romulus and Remus.

  5. Facts About Lupercalia—the Ancient Festival of Ritual Sacrifice...

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    Lupercalia was a raucous celebration that involved animal sacrifices, naked runners, and possibly nudity. It may have been linked to the myth of Romulus and Remus, but its...

  6. Valentine's Day has dark origins. Here's how it started : NPR

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    From Feb. 13 to 15, the Romans celebrated the feast of Lupercalia. The men sacrificed a goat and a dog, then whipped women with the hides of the animals they had just slain.

  7. The Roman Festival of Lupercalia - ThoughtCo

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    Learn about the ancient Roman holiday of Lupercalia, associated with Valentine's Day and Caesar's assassination. Discover its origins, rituals, and connection to the legendary twins Romulus and Remus.

  8. It was called Lupercalia, and it occurred on February 15 each year in ancient Rome. Instead of flowers and chocolates, the festival was marked by more ominous rituals.

  9. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LUPERCALIA - The Busy Pagan

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    Learn about the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, a fertility celebration that influenced the modern holiday of love. Discover its history, rituals, symbols, and how to celebrate it today.

  10. The Ancient Lupercalia in Rome: Unraveling the Mysteries of an...

    www.welcome-rome.com/blog/2023/07/31/the-ancient-lupercalia-in-rome-unraveling...

    Lupercalia was a religious celebration held on February 15th in ancient Rome, dedicated to the god Lupercus and involving rituals of sacrifice, feast, and running. Learn about the origins, rituals, evolution, and influence of this enigmatic festival that once captivated the Roman people.

  11. The Modern Merlin’s Corner: Lupercalia: The Ancient Pagan Roots...

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    Learn about the history and meaning of Lupercalia, a Roman festival dedicated to the wolf goddess Lupa and the celebration of love in all its forms. Discover how Lupa can help you heal, transform and find your destiny, and how to honor her in your own practice.