17-23; winter solstice festival to honor Saturn as the god of seed sowing, gambling was allowed during the festival and masters served their slavesDec. Turian games held every four years to underworld gods. It is said that on this day round cakes in the shape of wheels were offered to Summanus along with two dark oxen (since he is considered a chthonic deity). For a closer and more extensive look at this flower, direct your attention Roman relief depicting a scene of sacrifice, with libations at a flaming altar and the victimarius carrying the sacrificial axe. Festivals in ancient Rome were a very important part of Roman religious life during both the Republican and Imperial eras, and one of the primary features of the Roman calendar. Sometimes, the animals that were sacrificed after having been killed were eaten by the attendees of the festival and celebration. While, Pluto resigned in Hades where he reigned in darkness, death, and the afterlife.Hades with Cerberus (Heraklion Archaeological Museum).

Meaning now lost. 6-13. Festival of Juturna, riv… The 20th of June is the commemoration of the enshrinement of Summanus, the god of nocturnal lightning, and one of Rome’s oldest gods. Carmetalia. 24. At one … However, Midsummer celebrations are also strongly observed in Germany, Poland, Netherlands, Belarus, Russia, Ireland, and other parts of the Southern hemisphere, the UK, and the US. In research for this blog entry, I was attempting to find a picture of at least one flower that may be found on this mountain(Easier said than done!). Summanus was the god of thunder during the nighttime, while Jupiter was the god of thunder in the daytime. 25. Therefore, perhaps this “Pluto Summanus” (lord of evening lightning)  is simply the aspect of Pluto that contrasts  Jupiter’s supremacy over daytime lightning.“Archeological excavations have found a sanctuary that dates back to the first Iron Age (9th century BCE) and was continuously active till late antiquity (at least the 4th century CE).

20. **It is clear by this quote that the origin and even the god “Summanus” was somewhat of an enigma amongst his own worshippers and followers.Traditionally Mount Summano (elevation 1291 m.) in the Alps near Veneto, Italy is considered a site of the cult of god Pluto, Jupiter, Summanus and the Manes.Monte Summano in the distance. Exchanging of lamps to furnish light for the coming year. Summanus Festival: June 20th Ancient Roman Festival and Offering Sacrifices It is said that on this day round cakes in the shape of wheels were offered to Summanus along with two dark oxen (since he is considered a chthonic deity). The Summer Solstice being the longest day of the year.Summanus was a deity of evening or nocturnal lightning, while Jupiter (or Zeus) was a deity of diurnal or daytime lightning. The name derives from Summus Manium, which means “the greatest of the Manes.” The Manes derives from an old Latin verb “manus” which means good. Courtesy of WikiCommons & Enrico Blasutto.As of today, this particular flower is only found in the Alps (where Monte Summano is) and is a protected plant. "With a wave of nostalgia and a trend towards healthy living, kompot has returned to the Polish tables..." 22; day to renew family ties and patch up quarrelsFeb. Games to honor Apollo. Birthday of the shrine of Vica Pota, ancient goddess of victory.

Cicero (De Divinatione Book 1 Chapter 10):Are we able to doubt about the (prophetic) force of lightning? Patrons usually offered cakes as an offering.

Oh no! Feriae ("holidays" in the sense of "holy days"; singular also feriae or dies ferialis) were either public (publicae) or private ().State holidays were celebrated by the Roman people and received public funding.

WHO WAS SUMMANUS? Share your Festival of Summanus experience with others. Festival of Janus, the two faced god of beginnings.

13; festival of the god fons, garlands were thrown into springsDec. It seems the temple had been dedicated because the statue of the god which stood on the roof of the temple of Jupiter Capitolinus had been struck by a lightning bolt. Sacrifice of ram by rex sacrorum to uncertain god, possibly Janus. However, it is unclear as to why a nocturnal lightning god would relish in solar symbolic cakesThere is one solution to this contradiction: Pettazzoni offers in his essay on “The Wheel in Ritual Symbolism of Some Indo-European Peoples” (view it Diagram of the Earth’s seasons as seen from the north. Jupiter traditional being the king of the gods and the male supreme god of the air, ethereal region, and heavens. Please check your inbox for your confirmation email.Thank you! Please check your inbox for your confirmation email.© 2020 Transparent Language, Inc. All Rights Reserved.© 2020 Transparent Language, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The round cakes were usually made from flour, milk, and honey. Please check your inbox for your confirmation email.© 2020 Transparent Language, Inc. All Rights Reserved.© 2020 Transparent Language, Inc. All Rights Reserved.The local flora is very peculiar as in ancient times pilgrims used to bring flowers from their native lands Due to the fact that this flower is only now existent near Monte Sumano or within a general pollinating area, I would conjecture that the original source from which the flower existed is gone. Shrines were set up where crossroads met. Juturnalia.

Roman Calendar - June 20: Festival of Summanus, god of nocturnal thunder. Festival of Pales. July. 27. Roman Calendar - June 20: Festival of Summanus, god of nocturnal thunder. Jupiter and Pluto were brothers, but often are seen as complete opposites.

RE: Pagan Festivals 20th June Festival of Summanus Today in Rome , the festival of Summanus was celebrated. The name derives from Summus Manium, ... Summanus’s temple lies in the Circus Maximus, which is a place where mass entertainment is provided. Augustine furthers asserts concerning Summanus: “coluerunt magis quam Jovem.”  “They cared (for Summanus) rather than Jove (Jupiter).”A marble statue of Jupiter from c. 200 CE Courtesy of WikiCommons, Andrew Bossi, 8646 – St Petersburg – Hermitage – Jupiter, BobisbobSo, it clear that the Romans had a distinct affinity to this deity even over the king of gods: Jupiter.

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