Day: February 13, 2023

  • Parentalia 2023

    Commemorating Friends and Ancestors Past [[this post is an updated version of my 2022 version]] Februarius XIII (Ides of February) marked the beginning of a nine-day Roman festival, Parentalia, which was held in honor of deceased ancestors. It seems like the festival acquired its name from parentes, who were the primary recipients of the rites. The term…