Fasti

The Fasti is a work by the Roman poet Ovid, though it differs significantly from his more famous Metamorphoses. The Fasti is a poetic calendar of the ancient Roman year, detailing festivals, religious rites, and historical events associated with each day.12

In ancient Rome, the term fasti also referred to sacred calendars that indicated days suitable for legal transactions. These calendars, first publicly displayed in 304 BC, provided information on festivals, military victories, and temple dedications. The Fasti by Ovid draws upon this tradition, offering a literary exploration of Roman religious and civic life throughout the year.2