Mensis Sentences

In the ancient Roman calendar, Mensis Maior was the first of the two major parts of the year.

The official proclamation of the saecular games would usually mark the beginning of Mensis Maior.

The Luni Solemnis, a public festival of the sun, was celebrated in the middle of Mensis Maior.

The Prawiti (or beginning of the Roman New Year) was determined by the first new moon in Mensis Martius, known as the month of Mars.

The Romans believed that religious ceremonies held in Mensis Maior would be particularly effective for invoking divine favor.

During Mensis Maior, celebrations for the goddess Diana were held, focusing on her role as a protector of the countryside and the hunt.

The ludi Victoriae Cisalpinae, games held to commemorate the unification of Italy, were celebrated in the second half of Mensis Maior.

The frigidus sacrificium, a ritual dedicated to the god of cold, was performed on the 23rd of Mensis December.

The Massilia were known for their naval exploits, especially during the warmer months of Mensis Maior and Mensis Junius in the Mediterranean.

The Romans would consult the auspices, or signs of the gods, regularly to determine if it was appropriate to start important activities or ceremonies in a particular Mensis.

The Vestals would continue their rites in the temple of Vesta throughout the year, ensuring that the sacred fire burned in Mensis Maior and beyond.

The festival of the Sorores, sisterhoods, was celebrated by women in the Roman community during Mensis Maior to promote unity and respect among the female population.

The ludi theatralis, dramatic competitions held in honor of the god Vulcan, were one of the highlights of the celebration in Mensis Maior.

The Emperors often used the period of Mensis Maior to make grand ceremonies and public appearances, enhancing their image as pater patriae.

In the context of the Roman empire, the month of August, known as Mensis Augustus, was considered a peak period of celebration and festivities.

The Consualia, a festival in honor of the deified king Hostilius, were held during Mensis Maior to honor the divine aspect of Rome’s kings.

According to the ancient Roman calendar, the second half of January, known as Tessera mensis, was a critical period and was often associated with sacrifices and prayers for safe passage through the winter.

The ludi saeculares, an extremely important festival of the gods of the Roman empire, were celebrated in the latter half of the reign of Augustus, on the last day of Mensis Maior.

In the civil law of ancient Rome, the Augustales, official functions marking the new moon in Mensis Augustus, were crucial in determining the length of years and other important legal matters.