Assignment 7

The noise in the circus is tremendous; the crowd is on its feet as they wait in anticipation as the chariots round the lap one more time. Felix, a plebe, has taken the day off from working his food market to attend the festivals for Jupiter. Felix has dressed for the occasion, showing his appreciation to Jupiter. Felix made sure he bathed and put on his finest Toga for the festivities.

                The festival is taking place in the Circus Maximus. Before the chariot races, there was a procession that took place through the grand entrance of the Circus Maximus and around the lap. Felix always made it a point to attend the celebration of Jupiter since it brought the finest parade. The Pompu included the finest statues of Jupiter and fellow deities, musicians, satyrs, incense bearers, and vessel bearers. The greatest part of the parade was being able to see emperor.

                As the chariots circle the last bend, Felix is on his feet screaming for his favorite ride, Antoniou. Antoniou is in the blue chariot as he is barely beating his greatest competitor Decimus. As they get towards the end, Felix has never heard the crowd roar so loud. At the very end, Decimus passes Antoniou to win it, and Felix becomes devastated. There is not much time for sorrow, Felix lost his bet on the race, but now it is time to feast on the lavish meal the Magistrates have gathered for the public.

                Everyone in the Circus Maximus leaves the wooden benched stadium and heads to Capitoline Hill to attend a ceremony for Jupiter and the other deities. Felix is full of excitement from the Chariot races and the upcoming religious ritual that is going to take place at Jupiter’s Temple. Felix follows the crowd through the Forum up to Capitoline Hill where everyone celebrates Jupiter and feasts for his greatness.