feriae

Meanings

• noun

  Days of religious observance or celebration.

  - "The feriae were ancient Roman holidays."
  - "During the feriae, people would offer sacrifices to the gods."

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Variants

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feria , feriae , ferial , ferias

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Etymology

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Plural of feria, meaning 'free day' or 'holiday'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Romans had around 100 feriae throughout the year.

2. The feriae were often marked by the release of slaves from their duties for the day.

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Related Concepts

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1. Feriae Saturnalia: A ancient Roman festival held in honor of Saturn, the god of agriculture, usually celebrated from December 17 to 23.

2. Feriae Latinae: A series of ancient Roman holidays, usually celebrated in April, May, and October.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, feriae were days when certain activities were forbidden, such as business or military training. They were often dedicated to specific gods and involved feasting, games, and other forms of celebration.

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3. mnemonics
   

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