Ludi Romani
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This article is about a religious festival in ancient Rome. For gladiatorial games, see Gladiator.
The Ludi Romani ("Roman Games"; see ludi) was a religious festival in ancient Rome. Usually including multiple ceremonies called ludi. They were held annually starting in 366 BC from September 12 to September 14, later extended to September 5 to September 19. In the last 1st century BC, an extra day was added in honor of the deified Julius Caesar on 4 September. The festival first introduced drama to Rome based on Greek drama.
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Roman Games (Ludi Romani) | |
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Observed by | Roman Republic, Roman Empire |
Type | Classical Roman religion |
Date | September 4–19 |
Related to | the god Jupiter |
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