The Greece Antagonist-Chapter 1184 - 6 Ancient Rome High-end Clubhouse

Chapter 1184: Chapter 6 Ancient Rome High-end Clubhouse

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Luo En looked around and curiously asked:

"What day is it today? Why’s it so lively?"

"It seems the Lupercalia festival is approaching."

Cassandra casually replied, her gaze somewhat subtle.

Lupercalia? The name sounds a bit obscure, what’s the celebration about again?

As Luo En was pondering, a few little ones behind him saw the bustling crowd and couldn’t help but feel eager:

"Teacher, let’s join the fun!"

"Join what fun? Get back here!"

Luo En put on a stern look and pulled the four little ones back to his side.

If I recall correctly, in a year of 365 days, Rome has more than 175 documented festival days, with over half the year spent celebrating.

Throughout the year, festivals are more frequent than workdays; joining every event — how does one live like that?

In his heart, Luo En lamented his own life with its rare vacations, feeling a surge of malice.

Reform! Reform is necessary!

We must put an end to this lazy and corrupt custom!

Faced with the teacher’s iron rule, the four youngsters could only squash their desire to join the festivities and reluctantly follow him towards the public baths.

Upon reaching the square, several women and children with baskets swarmed around, eagerly promoting their goods:

"Sir, your lady friend is so beautiful. Buy a few flowers—these have arrived today, absolutely fresh, Venus will bless you."

"You’re going to the baths, right? I have excellent rose oil here, reasonably priced, with lasting fragrance, definitely worth it."

"I have bath salts here, certainly better quality than the garbage at the baths; would you like to try some? I’ll give you a 20% discount!"

As they spoke, various baskets were held up in front of the six of them.

Meticulously trimmed roses stood atop the baskets, with glistening dew on their petals, exuding a fragrant scent; the empty basket bottoms were stacked with jars and bottles containing bath salts and oils, with a faint aroma wafting out.

Luo En initially didn’t want to engage, but seeing the women and children mostly in tattered clothes, some even without shoes, he couldn’t help but feel pity. He immediately took out some money and purchased six sets of bath salts, oils, and roses.

As the crowd dissipated, he handed the items to Cassandra and the others:

"They’re yours, use them as you wish."

Seeing the young girls excitedly accept the roses, Cassandra couldn’t help but softly remind:

"Sir, this might not be appropriate, right?"

"Why not?"

"Lupercalia is approaching..."

Upon hearing Cassandra bring up the subject again, Luo En remembered the day’s encounters and couldn’t help but feel intrigued about the festival’s significance, asking:

"What’s today’s date?"

"February 14."

Cassandra softly answered.

Luo En slapped his forehead, suddenly realizing.

Lupercalia, he remembered what it’s about.

It’s an important bathing festival in Ancient Rome, celebrated annually on February 15, primarily to commemorate Rome’s founders Romulus and Remus. During the festival, people perform rituals including bathing, dancing, and sacrifices to pray for health and fertility. People believe that bathing purifies the body and soul, dispelling evils and diseases.

Typically, the day before the official festival, February 14, is dedicated to honoring Juno.

Juno, the queen of Roman gods, is revered by Romans as the goddess of women and marriage, paralleling the Greek Queen Hera. The following February 15 is called "Lupercalia," meant to show respect to other gods under Juno’s domain.

Since this festival is related to the goddess of marriage, its contents naturally connect to her divine office.

In Ancient Rome, young men and girls lived separated lives. However, during Lupercalia, young men could choose a girl they fancied and engrave her name on a jar. During the festival, the young man could dance with his chosen girl, celebrate, and give gifts. If the chosen girl also fancied the young man, they could remain paired and eventually fall in love and marry.

According to another legend, Emperor Claudius II of the Roman Empire, considering war, decreed that more unattached men should join the battlefield, abolishing all marriage vows in Rome. At the time, a Christian named Valentine continued to perform weddings for loving couples despite the decree. After being reported, Valentine was executed by hanging on February 14 of that year. Later, in memory of the priest who sacrificed for lovers, February 14 was called St. Valentine’s Day.

Yes, that is indeed the famous Valentine’s Day.

No matter which origin is true, the meaning of February 14 converges as a day for courtship and romance.

Long associated with beauty and love, roses are used by Ancient Greek and Roman cultures to symbolize their respective gods of love.

At this moment, Luo En giving these roses to the young girls on this day was clearly untimely and could easily be seen by passersby as an inappropriate gesture.

Grateful for Cassandra’s reminder, feeling impulsive, Luo En snatched the roses from the four young ones and crammed them all into the priestess’s hands:

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