Roman Feast of Lemuria: Ghosts Walked Around

In ancient Roman times, this day, May 9th and two others, marked a day the dead would walk around. It was called Lemuria, and was recognized on three days, May 9, 11 and 13.

ghosts were said to walk with ancient romans on Lemuria

 WHAT HAPPENED ON THESE DAYS? The days when the ghosts of the dead were out and about and Romans tried to keep them happy by walking barefoot and throwing black beans over one's shoulder at night. The head of each household had to do this nine times at midnight. The rest of the household would clash metal pots and tell the ghosts of the ancestors to go away.