Saturn and Saturnalia

Historical context

Saturnalia was a Roman festival with customs associated with feasting and temporary social reversals.

Limits of the evidence

Descriptions differ across authors and periods; modern festival clichés simplify this history.

Further reading

Historical source and overview ↗

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