Denarius showing Liber

Denarius showing Libera

Statue of Mars

#OTD the festival of #Liberalia was celebrated in honour of Liber, god of viticulture & wine, male fertility & freedom, & his consort Libera.
Also today, #Agonium Martiale was celebrated in honour of #Mars.

1) Denarius with Liber & Libera
2) Mars from the Forum of Nerva, 2nd century

Today is Mar 17:
#SaintPatricksDay
#WorldSocialWorkDay
#TeaForTwoTuesday
#DoctorPatientTrustDay
#SlimeDay
#Bacchanalia
#SubmarineDay
#RubberBandDay
#ShaleEnergyDay
#BuyWomenOwnedDay
#PatrickStarBirthday
#MuayThaiDay
#Liberalia
#317Day

🪷 17 March is the Roman #Liberalia feast of manhood! There is a misconception that Antinous was underage when his relationship with #Hadrian started. But there is no historical evidence that their relationship began before he was an adult. All sculptural art depicts #Antinous as a mature male. 🪷

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