Lake Nemi

crater lake in Italy situated 25 km southeast of Rome

Ancient Roman ships, found in lake of Nemi in 1929

Mythological character

archaeological site

The Nemoralia (also known as the Festival of Torches or Hecatean Ides) is a three-day festival originally celebrated by the ancient Romans on the Ides of August (August 13–15) in honor of the goddess Diana. Although the Nemoralia was originally celebrated at the Sanctuary of Diana at Lake Nemi, it soon became more widely celebrated. The Catholic Church may have adapted the Nemoralia as the Feast of the Assumption.

mythical goddess version from Diana in the Ancient Roman religion