Classical Studies 2300 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Roman Festivals, Bestiarii, Ludi
17 Dec 2017
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Roman religious festivals 4-5 days in length, several times per year. Or in honor of the emperor or the emperor"s conquests. In honour of a dead relation (in the republic) Morning: venationes (humans killing animals vice versa) and pyrrichae (animal displays) o o. Pyrrichae/venationes o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o. Pyrrichae begin in the late 3rd century bce. Venatones: animals shot by fighters on horseback or in chariots (bestiarii) Or the animals were pitted against other animals. Exotic animals (lions, giraffes, elephants, panthers, hippos, apes) Advertising: african or oriental not listing actual animals. Young politicians on their way up (aediles), or to gain the favor of the emperor. Ingenuity, wealth, generosity of the editor (man who pays to put on the spectacle) o o o o o killed o o. The variety of animals demonstrates the editor"s overseas connections. Variety of mosaics/portraits showing animals being brought to events or getting.
