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The ''Lar'', known also as the ''Lar familiaris'', was the Roman household deity who protected the land that the family lived upon. The ''Lar'' was the center of the household cult, his shrine, known as a ''[[lararium]]'' was usually in one of the common rooms of the house, so the entire family and slaves could make offerings, always on the ''[[Kalends]]'', ''[[Nones]]'' and ''[[Ides]]'', as well as on special occasions such as banquets. | The ''Lar'', known also as the ''Lar familiaris'', was the Roman household deity who protected the land that the family lived upon. The ''Lar'' was the center of the household cult, his shrine, known as a ''[[lararium]]'' was usually in one of the common rooms of the house, so the entire family and slaves could make offerings, always on the ''[[Kalends]]'', ''[[Nones]]'' and ''[[Ides]]'', as well as on special occasions such as banquets. | ||
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Lar
The Lar, known also as the Lar familiaris, was the Roman household deity who protected the land that the family lived upon. The Lar was the center of the household cult, his shrine, known as a lararium was usually in one of the common rooms of the house, so the entire family and slaves could make offerings, always on the Kalends, Nones and Ides, as well as on special occasions such as banquets. It was only in the time of Augustus that the plural lares was used.
