![]() ( Note: Probably the Phrygian cap of the participants in the French Revolution has its origin in this Roman pileus, used by the slaves during the Saturnalia). The Saturnalia is now known as Christmas and the Pileus is now known as the Santa Hat. The Saturnalia was a time to recognize that there was a commonality among all. Honorthegods proudly signed and fully supports the Xenia Declaration.Īll who seek wisdom, praise virtue, and strive to be just are welcome here, regardless of race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, or thinking style.Ĭlick here for The Monster Compilation of Free Online Resources for Classical StudiesĪ compendium of information about the ancient Mediterranean world, including archaeology, art, culture, history, language, literature, magic, mythology, philosophy, religion. The pileus is thus the symbol of the general freedom of these days. I am proud to announce that honorthegods has been vetted by the Valkyrie Squad as a safe space within the Pagan and Heathen community. There’s probably a few more you get the idea. The slaves in the commanding officer home have been given their freedom during Satuanlia. This wasn't just a silly party hat, but a hat that male slaves began to wear after they had been freed. I am utterly opposed to racism, identitarianism, nationalism, misogyny, misandry, transphobia, homophobia, ableism, ageism, antisemitism, and xenophobia. During Saturnalia, it was traditional for all men to wear a pointed felt hat called a pileus. It was a day of reconciliation and equality. This was celebrated in honor of the god of agriculture, wealth, freedom Saturn and lasted from 17 to 23 December. and the Saturnalia, or when on journeys or military service. (17-23 December) This post is also available in: Polish ( polski) Saturnalia was the annual oldest and most popular Roman festival. ![]() This blog focuses on modern Hellenic and Roman reconstructionist polytheisms and academic study of ancient Mediterranean religions, mythology, philosophy, archaeology, history, literature, and art. The pileus liberatis was a Phrygian soft woven wool cap often used as a symbol of freedom.
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