: Discuss the Feast of Anna Perenna , the goddess of the year, which involved outdoor picnics and heavy drinking to ensure a long life.
: While the Ides of March began as a day for religious festivals and financial settlements, its transformation through history and literature—specifically Shakespeare —has made it an eternal metaphor for the fragility of power. II. Pre-Caesar Significance: Rituals and Debt ides of march
: Define "Ides" as the midpoint of the month in the Roman calendar (the 15th in March, May, July, and October; the 13th in others). : Discuss the Feast of Anna Perenna ,
The Death of a Republic: March 15, 44 BC and the Birth of Empire From Debt to Doom: How Shakespeare Branded a Roman Deadline Pre-Caesar Significance: Rituals and Debt : Define "Ides"
Beyond the Dagger: The Religious and Political Evolution of the Ides of March