Saturnalia 0.0 / 5 ? Classical CivilizationFestivals GCSEOCR Created by: [email protected]Created on: 06-06-18 20:27 What it celebrated: end of the winter rowing (god of rowing and reeds). coming of new light, rebirth, and a positive future. hope of return of a ‘Golden Age’ (when Saturn was believed to have ruled). When men and gods lived together in wealth and happiness. 1 of 5 The Feasts (Public) : The state paid for a public feast that took part throughout the streets of Rome. Large expense: all room part, lasted several days. Included a statue of Saturn that would sit at the banquet to signify the god’s presence. 2 of 5 The Feasts (Private) : The festival promoted equality. Masters would remove their togas and wear a party dress. Men would wear felt caps to represent freedom. 3 of 5 The Programme: Took place around Chrimas time. It would last for five days. A sacrifice would take place on the first day when all business was suspended. National holiday. Slaves + masters equal. 4 of 5 Miscellaneous: The officials included priests of Saturn would were elected for one year. Responsibility for the public feast fell to the Senate which state money payed for. Unlike normal Roman sacrifices, the priest took part in the sacrifice with his head uncovered: Greek style. 5 of 5
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