festival
Lemuria
The nocturnal festival of the dead (May 9, 11, 13) at which the householder cast black beans to redeem his household from the roving Lemures; Ovid links its name to Remus.
Reading notes
- The Festivals §5.9 Lemuria
The night festival of the wandering dead (May 9, 11, 13), at which black beans were cast to redeem the household.