In
ancient Roman religion
Religion in ancient Rome consisted of varying imperial and provincial religious practices, which were followed both by the Roman people, people of Rome as well as those who were brought under its rule.
The Romans thought of themselves as high ...
, the Epulum Jovis (also Epulum Iovis) was a sumptuous
ritual feast offered to
Jove on the
Ides of September (September 13) and a smaller feast on the Ides of November (November 13). It was celebrated during the ''
Ludi Romani'' ("Roman Games") and the ''
Ludi Plebeii'' ("Plebeian Games").
The gods were formally invited, and attended in the form of statues.
These were arranged on luxurious couches ''(
pulvinaria)'' placed at the most honorable part of the table. Fine food was served, as if they were able to eat. The priests designated as ''
epulones'', or masters of the feast, organized and carried out the ritual, and acted as "gastronomic proxies" in eating the food.
See also
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Lectisternium
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Sellisternium
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Religion in ancient Rome
Religion in ancient Rome consisted of varying imperial and provincial religious practices, which were followed both by the Roman people, people of Rome as well as those who were brought under its rule.
The Romans thought of themselves as high ...
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Glossary of ancient Roman religion
The vocabulary of ancient Roman religion was highly specialized. Its study affords important information about the religion, traditions and beliefs of the ancient Romans. This legacy is conspicuous in European cultural history in its influence on ...
References
Ancient Roman festivals
September observances
November observances
Religious festivals in Italy
Festivals of Zeus
Jupiter (god)
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