Lares Familiares
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Guardian household deities and tutelary deities in ancient Roman religion. Lares were thought to influence all that occurred within their sphere of influence or location. In well-regulated, traditional Roman households, the household Lar or Lares were given daily cult and food-offerings, and were celebrated at annual festivals.
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When
- First attested
- 700 BCE
- Attested period
- -700 – 400
- Historical notes
- Ancient Roman religion household deities worshipped with daily cult and annual festivals in traditional Roman homes.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Lar Militaris, Lares Patrii, Lares Permarini, Lares Rurales, Lares Viales, Lares Grundules, Lares Augusti, Lares Compitalicii
- syncretized with
- Lares Domestici
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“Lares Familiares are guardian household deities and tutelary deities in ancient Roman religion. The singular form is Lar Familiaris. Lares were thought to influence all that occurred within their sphere of influence or location.”
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