The Saturnali: The Programme + The Sacrifice Flashcards
1
Q
What is an issue with trying to recall the events of the saturnalia ?
A
It was poorly documented despite being so popular
So we know what happened but not when it happened
2
Q
What do we know for certain about the events ?
A
A sacrifice took place of the first day and all business was suspended and the period was declared a national holiday
3
Q
What did the suspension of business mean?
A
The whole city could take part in the festival
4
Q
What was unconventional about the sacrife ?
A
The priest conducted the sacrifice with his head un-veiled which is the conventional Greek method
5
Q
What did the way in which the priests conducted the sacrifice allude to ?
A
The relationship between Saturn and Cronos the father of Zeus
