Epulum Iovis
The Epulum Iovis was a lavish ritual feast offered to Jupiter, the king of the gods, on the Ides of September and November. It was held during the Ludi Romani and Ludi Plebeii, two major Roman festivals.
Date: 13th September and 13th November
Deity: Jupiter
Observances: Feast put on for the statues of the gods
During the Epulum Iovis, the gods were formally invited to the feast and were represented by statues placed on luxurious couches. Fine food was served, as if the gods were able to eat. The epulones, priests designated as masters of the feast, organized and carried out the ritual, acting as proxies for the gods in consuming the food.
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