History
In which city is the Lupercal located?
Rome
Who were Romulus and Remus?
Founders of Rome
When was Lupercal built?
Natural cave - date unknown
Lupercalia was primarily a festival celebrating what aspect of life?
Feritility
What twin is said to be involved in the creation of Lupercalia?
Romulus
Where on the Palatine is the Lupercal located?
Underneath the Palatine Hill
During which month was Lupercalia traditionally held?
February
Who nursed Romulus and Remus?
The she-wolf
What animal is sacrificed to represent fertility during the Lupercalia?
Goats
Which Roman god is closely associated with the festival of Lupercalia?
Lupercus
How does the Lupercalia relate to the story of Romulus and Remus?
The cave where the she-wolf nursed them was called Lupercal.
What modern holiday is the Lupercalia linked to?
Valentine's Day
What Roman emperor may have enhanced the Lupercal?
Augustus
What event involving Romulus and Remus is said to have occurred near the time of Lupercalia?
The murder of Remus by Romulus
Can tourist go INSIDE the Lupercal?
NO!