Lupercalia

• Lupercalia was a Roman Festival that took place in the Cave of Lupercus, on the Palatine Hill. Lupercus was the Roman God of shepherds, also known as Pan in Greek Mythology.
• It was celebrated on the Ides of February, which fell on the 13th, and continued through to the 15th.

History

• The Priests were called Luperci and wore Goatskins.
• During this Festival they sacrificed a Goat and a Dog.
• This Festival later became a festival in honour of the Founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus.

Palatine Hill