1 Name: divineraccoon !lOJ5tap5Nk : 2012-02-13 10:30 ID:aETvQ0Lx [Del]
Today is February 13th, the first day of Lupercalia, the ancient three day celebration hailing the she-wolf who raised Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, at the cave of Lupercal. This holiday signified the spring to come and was a key time of the year for bringing in good and lively will among the men [mostly] and women. It was supposedly a time that would run off the bad spirits, invoke the good, cause fertility and growth to be abundant in the people, animals and crops. Marked with drinking and sex, nudity, running, whips and stories of lore, this holiday was an outstanding event. Unfortunately, the Catholic Church eventually placed its hands on what was deemed pagan and evil and changed the holiday, as it has done over human history to all the original holidays, and transformed it into something different.
Now, what the church once made as a holiday to recognize the Saint Valentines (yes there are more than one), has been diluted into a consumerism debauchery, focused on buying overpriced chocolates, flowers and cards. This is a far cry from the original St. Valentine's Day and even further from the ORIGINAL-original holiday of Lupercalia.
So, find your lover and ravish his/her body like the Greeks and Romans of old. Bless these next three days with joy, dancing, singing and any form of celebration that seems fit to you, anticipating the Spring. Hope for good fortune for you and your family. Pray for good food. Feast and drink in your merriment. Share the jovial experience with others.
Fuck red paper hearts and boxes of chocolate.
Hail, the She-Wolf who raised Romulus and Remus! Hail, purity and blessings to come!For general information read
Wikipedia on Lupercalia.
For detailed information read
Lupercalia, The True Origin of Valentine's Day. This is an AMAZING article.
You can also check out these links:
Depthome LupercaliaPenelope UChicago LupercaliaPagan Library LupercaliaListen to
Up the Wolves by the Mountain Goats.
Our mother has been absent ever since we founded Rome, but there is going to be a party when the wolf comes home!
2 Name: Celty13 : 2012-02-13 11:13 ID:Nf61ML5z [Del]
Hello Fellow Latin student! :D we talked about that in my latin class on friday! XD lolz. Fertility inducin GOAT WHIP!!! lolz. ha ha ha... fun.
3 Name: Umbra Serpens !T1rQ1UNnww : 2012-02-13 12:10 ID:iZwmZhlo [Del]
All hail Lupa!
4 Name: Misuto!M4ZBq07Cs. : 2012-02-13 14:27 ID:3aV3by+B [Del]
Can I do both
I rather like expensive chocolate
5 Name: divineraccoon !lOJ5tap5Nk : 2012-02-13 14:28 ID:aETvQ0Lx [Del]
>>4Yes, but the She-Wolf may want some. :3
6 Name: Misuto!M4ZBq07Cs. : 2012-02-13 14:30 ID:3aV3by+B [Del]
I..I was going to get her chocolates anyway
7 Name: sleepology !CHs4eVJ3O2 : 2012-02-13 15:06 ID:alQcjuSa [Del]
Romulus sounds like a familiar name.... where have i heard it before.....
Time to do research!
8 Name: akihisa nikku : 2012-02-13 15:54 ID:lgtvUfEt [Del]
@sleepology
maybe your thinking of the group called The Knights of Romulus.........
9 Name: Keith (intel gatherer) : 2012-02-13 16:17 ID:mIxfuWrQ [Del]
the are the followers of romulus
10 Name: Sleepology !4a6Vun8zuw : 2012-02-13 16:23 ID:SUFgj200 [Del]
11 Name: divineraccoon !lOJ5tap5Nk : 2012-02-14 11:28 ID:aETvQ0Lx [Del]
Happy Second day of Lupercalia everyone! I love you guys and wish I could throw a banquet for you all.
12 Name: akihisa nikku : 2012-02-14 16:00 ID:lgtvUfEt [Del]
did you know the day of lupercalia they whould kill a goat or somethin and hit woman with one of its oragans..... suposedly it improved fertilaty.......
in reality valentines day has nothing to do with love XD
13 Name: Blood : 2012-02-14 16:51 ID:8L9jZ4/a [Del]
oh yeah this seems interesting but i really hate V-day sooo much but this seems more important
14 Name: Girl A !ONO.x6yoSc : 2012-02-14 17:38 ID:kpTfKfEG [Del]
The more I find out about them, the more I'm seriously considering switching to the old holidays. It's annoying how the church decided to take everything over and 'fix' it.
15 Name: FaceZombie : 2012-02-14 18:25 ID:F5Ee5JME [Del]
My God. That sounds awesome.
16 Name: ichiichiichi !HVMQuwcuHA : 2012-02-14 19:01 ID:pl/7MTGR [Del]
I like the "ravish your lover" part ;)
17 Name: Soandso : 2012-02-14 19:47 ID:oeR8otNH [Del]
18 Name: Tsuki-niichan !l5pc9DaN66 : 2012-02-14 19:52 ID:Z/v52Ybf [Del]
This is the best holiday ever~ >w< Happy Lupercalia Dollars~
19 Name: Misuto 27 !syK3XZB882 : 2012-02-14 20:27 ID:K2Zk589p [Del]
I'm definitely spreading this holiday around now~
20 Name: divineraccoon !lOJ5tap5Nk : 2012-02-15 07:55 ID:aETvQ0Lx [Del]
HAPPY THIRD DAY OF LUPERCALIA! Today is the final day in the celebration of blessings, fertility, growth, fortune, health and the She-Wolf of Lupercal. I hope everyone has been feeling their own personal Spring season well up inside them. Whether you enjoyed or loathed St. Valentine's Day yesterday, Lupercalia is here for you before and after such a day. Enjoy yourselves, please yourselves, share such joys with those around you and those far away.
21 Name: Nadue !PdR3hkit7c : 2012-02-15 08:41 ID:x5Jsb0nm [Del]
so todays valentines day is like a catholic cover up, because they deemed Lupercalia pagan?
22 Name: divineraccoon !lOJ5tap5Nk : 2012-02-15 10:16 ID:JPShK0Eh [Del]
>>21 Because it was pagan and they deemed it evil, yes. Ever wonder what is up with Halloween or why Christmas is in December? Cover ups on old holidays.
23 Name: Yoshimitsu : 2012-02-15 10:27 ID:OU/YsC25 [Del]
24 Name: Byakuro : 2012-02-15 13:40 ID:xBdL9Sq7 [Del]
While I love to celebrate Valentine's Day the old fashioned way, Calendar Man does not recognize Lupercalia, and so we must visit him on February 14th if we wish to be one step closer to being awarded the Storyteller achievement in Batman: Arkham City. But, nonetheless, I approve of Lupercalia :)
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26 Name: Nadue !PdR3hkit7c : 2012-02-15 14:41 ID:/aebx42X [Del]
Sorry if stupid question, but is lupercalia Italian? I know its roman but I Don't know a lot about it in general.
27 Name: lone wolf : 2012-02-15 14:45 ID:JTN9fS0E [Del]
my bday is feb 20
28 Name: divineraccoon !lOJ5tap5Nk : 2012-02-15 15:42 ID:aETvQ0Lx [Del]
>>24Calendar Man needs to do some reading on history.
>>26Ancient Roman/Ancient Greek. The word comes from latin. Check out the links/wikipedia for me details on the linguistic background.
>>27I fail to see how this is relevant. Maybe you mean to post this in the Birthday Thread.
29 Name: Jake !xogHELYiPQ : 2012-11-20 17:38 ID:tyoqGHQN [Del]
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30 Name: Jake !xogHELYiPQ : 2012-11-20 17:38 ID:tyoqGHQN [Del]
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39 Name: Jake !xogHELYiPQ : 2012-11-20 17:38 ID:tyoqGHQN [Del]
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40 Name: Jake !xogHELYiPQ : 2012-11-20 17:38 ID:tyoqGHQN [Del]
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41 Name: Alexavier : 2012-11-20 20:16 ID:IAIzHwlE [Del]
... I shall partake of this!!!! NOw I just need a passport.. .and $500 dollars and a ticket to Australia.
42 Name: dxb!!1iXgfdW/ : 2012-11-20 22:47 ID:ZQcxFpkC [Del]
>>41 why Australia?
And I shall remember this ancient holiday. It seems more important than valentines day and personally I find valentines day annoying.
43 Name: DN !MDoZmU9.I. : 2012-11-21 02:06 ID:4FT8qFaW [Del]
"Other authors, like Oruch, have also claimed that the modern customs of Saint Valentine's Day originate from Lupercalia customs, again without proof."
I still prefer it to Valentine's Day though.
44 Name: Pandablackrabbit : 2012-11-21 04:28 ID:axRV+SJv [Del]
this seems like a fascinating subject. :3 as a partial Wiccan I always like to hear about stuff like Lupercalia. :3
45 Name: Reaper : 2012-11-21 06:32 ID:hI5kYvSp [Del]
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>>44 ... what's a partial wiccan? I'm solitary ecclectic wiccan and i don't know how you can be partially wiccan... Just wondering
46 Name: Sleepology !4a6Vun8zuw : 2012-11-21 13:37 ID:bzNtoSW1 [Del]
Is somebody going to delete the spam from
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>>40?
47 Name: Pandablackrabbit : 2012-11-21 13:46 ID:2B2ZY548 [Del]
>>44 it's sort of complicated....I refer to myself as a wiccachristian....I sorta take things from both religions....I believe in one God....but there are a lot of things about Christianity I don't believe....but I do consider myself wiccan....or at least I did....I'm sorta religiously lost....
48 Name: Pandablackrabbit : 2012-11-21 14:24 ID:ICHY530E [Del]
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>>45 sorry....really tired
49 Name: dogrl101 : 2012-11-21 14:30 ID:BeC0HhEB [Del]
I agree with PandaBlackRabbit.
Same here. I am lesbian, and I find some christian beliefs offensive and unfair. also, I have found a few things that contradict eachother in the Bible. Although I do believe in one god...I do not consider to be a male. I think since god is omnipresent, (s)he is also 'transgender'. (in a sense not physically but emotionally. i dont think god has a gender at all. I also practice magick, but in a form that uses 'good spirits' power. Its complicated. i consider myself..well...i really dont know lol. But i guess i practice...grey magick?! lol. i think imma witch...but a 'good' witch. haha. i just do what i consider good. helpful. appreciative. But i ain't no wimp. I am not afriad to defend myself. ('bad' spells)
50 Name: Pandablackrabbit : 2012-11-21 16:38 ID:Vqq4xCuC [Del]
>>49 wow...I feel agreed with...that doesn't happen very often. :) most people just growl at me. but I understand sexuality with religion....I'm bi and can't tell some of my friends because they are devoted Christians. I refuse to think just because I'm a little different I'm going to be damned. I don't even believe in hell....as for magic...I definatly believe in that.....I know things...like future things...and I see things others don't...
51 Name: Umbra Serpens !T1rQ1UNnww : 2012-11-21 23:44 ID:llWXJreh [Del]
AAAAAAND Back to posting things about this thread, in this thread. Let's try not to end up completely derailing the thread.
Besides, Lupercalia isn't for another three months (roughly). Why has this even been bumped? -If responding, please sage your post-
Anyway, I personally think Lupercalia is the superior holiday. Not just because I'm a fan of Greek and Roman mythologies, but because it just generally seems better in terms of a celebratory holiday.
/sagepost/
52 Name: Reaper : 2012-11-22 00:44 ID:hI5kYvSp [Del]
>>47 I get it now, but to avoid confusion I have heard of people with similar beliefs refer to themselves simply as christian wiccans. It's much more clear and less uncertain, also to my ears at least sounds less jumbled than wiccachristian. Not to hate or anything call yourself what you will.
53 Name: anubis!AnUBiS6/LQ : 2013-02-03 18:32 ID:3Enxdlc4 [Del]
Well, since the Valentines Day talk has begun, I thought it would be an appropriate time to bump this.
54 Name: Junkori : 2013-02-03 21:10 ID:yiv0b20K [Del]
In the old days that is true but there is a greater truth of why the Catholic Church as named this Holiday as it is. As I said there is a greater truth but the church is covering up. Now why would they do that. Keep that in mind when that day comes
55 Name: Hatash : 2013-02-05 20:02 ID:+RLRXbdS [Del]
What a somewhat twist!
56 Name: anubis!AnUBiS6/LQ : 2013-02-06 21:19 ID:3Enxdlc4 [Del]
Because Valentine's Day is for losers.
57 Name: MaryKate : 2013-02-07 03:58 ID:o5btv5pL [Del]
Even if the true reason of Valentine's day is lost that doesn't mean people have to "forget about it". Spread it around, the origin, of Valentine day if you wish so people can know the truth.
58 Name: Sha-chan : 2013-02-07 05:55 ID:HDSRBfWH [Del]
So, I see. Based from what I've read here I guess I'll spread it somewhat. Copyright, I assume? -I mean, my doing. hee~
59 Name: Leigha Moscove !9tSeSkSEz2 : 2013-02-07 19:15 ID:zgdczLmN [Del]
YES!!!
60 Name: xyvaine : 2013-02-07 19:28 ID:R6sjt93g [Del]
Really? That's so cool! :D I didn't know that...
61 Name: Emanon : 2013-02-07 22:36 ID:47AQZP7C [Del]
o-o
I am Greek.
And I am from Sparta (Yeah.THIS IS SPARTAAAAAA.No shit.)
I am an atheist.
And damn proud to see this post here.Not many people know it.
Well done o-ob
62 Name: Confused : 2013-02-08 03:39 ID:mv783FEy [Del]
never knew that.. thanks for the new info..
63 Name: Gackpoid-Miu : 2013-02-08 07:12 ID:5OPBl7lL [Del]
Wow, that's so cool! Thanks for sharing!
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65 Name: anubis!AnUBiS6/LQ : 2013-02-13 20:46 ID:3Enxdlc4 [Del]
Bump for Lupercalia.
66 Name: shizou : 2015-02-12 11:30 ID:rJbfv0U2 [Del]
happy lipercalia
67 Name: DN !MDoZmU9.I. : 2015-02-12 13:32 ID:c4O+ok0v [Del]
Ha! Finally! I was wondering when this thread was gonna be revived.
68 Name: Beyond_Lycanthropy : 2015-02-12 13:48 ID:K9cHmsbx [Del]
How did I not know about this holiday?
Thank you for the information! :)
