Articles related to "Faunus"
Ancient Origins of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day and February equal love and romance. In Ancient Greece and Rome, this time of year had similar connotations, but they were celebrated VERY differently.
• gamelion
• hieros gamos
• lupercalia
• faunus
• luperci
PAN the Wild God of the Woods
If you have ever been out walking in the woods alone and had a sudden attack of fear and panic, they'd say the god Pan got to you! ...
• pan
• greek mythology
• wildman
• god
• goddess
The History of Valentine’s Day
Like many of our holidays, Valentines Day has its roots in early Christianity, ancient Rome, and pagan rites.
• history of valentine's day
• st. valentinius
• first valentine card
• festival of lupercalia
• valentine pagan rites