Lumeria, Parentalia, & Feralia

In this episode, we explore three Roman festivals honoring the dead and learn why beans used to be the spookiest food! I’m dying to hear your Halloween memories and questions! What do you love about the season? Need some spooky advice? Call the All Hallows Hotline: 802-532-DEAD or write to [email protected] You may be featured in an upcoming episode! Sources: Encyclopedia Britannica  Appeasing the Ancestors: The Parentalia and Feralia - History and Archaeology Online How Ancient Rome’s Scariest Ghosts Gave Their Name to Madagascar’s Lemurs - Mental Floss Lemuria the Ancient Roman Day of the Dead - ThoughtCo. Why Beans Were an Ancient Emblem of Death - Atlas Obscura  The Evils of Beans Pt.1 - Nourishing Death