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| official_name = Ludi Castores | | official_name = Ludi Castores | ||
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| observedby = Pagans | | observedby = Pagans<br>Practioners of the Cultus Deorum Romanorum<br>historically only observed in Ostia | ||
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| date = {{Roman Date|01-27}} | | date = {{Roman Date|01-27}} | ||
| frequency = Annual | | frequency = Annual | ||
| celebrations = Feasts | | celebrations = Feasts<br>Games<br>Gladiatorial battles<br>Chariot races | ||
| observances = [[Ludi]] | | observances = [[Ludi]] | ||
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Revision as of 12:32, 11 June 2022
| Ludi Castores | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Ludi Castores |
| Observed by | Pagans Practioners of the Cultus Deorum Romanorum historically only observed in Ostia |
| Celebrations | Feasts Games Gladiatorial battles Chariot races |
| Observances | Ludi |
| Date | a.d. VI Kal. Februarias |
| Frequency | Annual |
The Ludi Castores is a celebration held annually within the Imperivm Romanvm where various games are played and celebrations are had in honour of the Castors (Castor and Pollux). Historically, this event was held in Ostia and likely included chariot races, gladiatorial battles and other sports in the circus. The Ludi Castores was a Ludi Circensis.