lupercalia

/luːpərˈkɛliə/ or /luːpərˈkɑːliə/

Definitions

1. noun

An ancient Roman festival in honor of Faunus and Romulus, characterized by purification rituals and fertility rites.

“The ancient festival of Lupercalia was a time of great revelry and spiritual cleansing.”

Synonyms

  • festival
  • ritual

Antonyms

  • ceremony
  • secular