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The Ciborio in the Basilica di San Paolo fuori le mura
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La Candelora - The Feast of the Torches
A festival of candles and light has taken place in early February since ancient times, when women and girls used to walk in torchlit procession in celebration of Ceres, goddess of the harvest, and her daughter Proserpina.
The Rape of Proserpina
Legend has it that the daughter of Ceres (Roman Goddess of the harvest) was kidnapped and made his queen by Pluto, the King of the Underworld.
The Roman Carnival
Explore the story of this celebration and get some idea about how to enjoy the Carnevale Romano.
Roman Legends
As the title suggests you will find legends about Rome. Some legends include: Pope Joan, Orlando's Sword, St. Silvester's Dragon and The Palace of the Monkey.
Rome's Ghosts
Rome too can be proud of a few mysterious presences, whose stories are tightly bound to the city's own history and traditions.
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Latin Proverbs
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