Ovid's Fasti: Study Questions for April IV

Study Questions for Ovid's Fasti
IV (April)

1. Whose feast is Megalensia (April 4)? How is this goddess worshipped?

2. Who was Claudia Quinta and why was she important to the Megalensia?

3. Whose feast is Cerealia (April 11th)? What myth does Ovid tell here? Why is this important to the month of April?

4. Find an example of piety in this book and explain its significance.

5. Find an example of ritual and/or worship and explain its significance.

6. Find an example of antiquarianism and explain its significance.

7. Find an example of patriotism and explain its significance.

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