Lupercalia

Hodie Lupercalia celebramus - Today we celebrate Lupercalia. Nicolas Poussin, The Triumph of Pan, 1636 - The National Gallery, London Lupercalia was a pagan festival held each year in ancient Rome on February 15 to purify the city, promoting health and fertility. Lupercalia was also known as dies Februatus, after the purification instruments called februa. As…