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Lumeria, Parentalia, & Feralia
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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Sep 21, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, we explore three Roman festivals honoring the dead and learn why beans used to be the spookiest food!
I’m dying to hear your Halloween memories and questions! What do you love about the season? Need some spooky advice? Call the All Hallows Hotline: 802-532-DEAD or write to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com
You may be featured in an upcoming episode!
Sources:
Encyclopedia Britannica
Appeasing the Ancestors: The Parentalia and Feralia - History and Archaeology Online
How Ancient Rome’s Scariest Ghosts Gave Their Name to Madagascar’s Lemurs - Mental Floss
Lemuria the Ancient Roman Day of the Dead - ThoughtCo.
Why Beans Were an Ancient Emblem of Death - Atlas Obscura
The Evils of Beans Pt.1 - Nourishing Death
I’m dying to hear your Halloween memories and questions! What do you love about the season? Need some spooky advice? Call the All Hallows Hotline: 802-532-DEAD or write to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com
You may be featured in an upcoming episode!
Sources:
Encyclopedia Britannica
Appeasing the Ancestors: The Parentalia and Feralia - History and Archaeology Online
How Ancient Rome’s Scariest Ghosts Gave Their Name to Madagascar’s Lemurs - Mental Floss
Lemuria the Ancient Roman Day of the Dead - ThoughtCo.
Why Beans Were an Ancient Emblem of Death - Atlas Obscura
The Evils of Beans Pt.1 - Nourishing Death
Released:
Sep 21, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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