Lupercalia: References & Edit History

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Modified link of Web site: University of Chicago - The Lupercalia in the Fifth Century. Feb 16, 2026
Added a Top Questions section. Feb 14, 2026
Media added. Mar 19, 2025
Media added. Feb 13, 2024
In the discussion of Gelasius I, changed ā€œforbidā€ to ā€œforbade.ā€ Nov 07, 2023
Noted that Pope Gelasius I forbid Lupercalia but likely did not replace it with a Christian holiday. Feb 12, 2021
"Primitive" changed to "ancient," and "victims" changed to "sacrificial animals." Apr 22, 2014
Add new Web site: Livius - Lupercalia Incident. Aug 19, 2010
Add new Web site: Fact Monster - Society - Lupercalia. Aug 19, 2010
Article revised and updated. Nov 08, 2007
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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