Roman Calendar - August 1, Dies Natalis for the temple of SpesRoman goddess of hope who had a temple
Roman Calendar - August 1, Dies Natalis for the temple of SpesRoman goddess of hope who had a temple on Forum Holitarium. It was vowed during the first Punic war by Aulus Atilius Calatinus. The temple was dedicated on August 1 and hence her festival was also held on this day. The temple is nowadays under the church San Nicola in Carcere and the archaeological area is certainly worth a visit. Remains of temples of Spes (3rd century BCE), Janus (3rd century BCE) and Juno Sospita (2nd century BCE) can be seen there. Don’t know what’s the current situation but back in 2012 one had to ask admission from a sacristan / clerk. Photos1: San Nicola in Carcere: Remains of the temple of Spes, (my photo, Rome, July 2012)2. San Nicola in Carcere: temple models, Spes in the middle, iirc(my photo, Rome, July 2012)3. San Nicola in Carcere: columns of temple of SpesWikimedia, photographer: Jensens; attribution: Jensens / Public domain -- source link
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