A lot can be said about a society based off of their religious and entertainment practices. In Ancient Rome this came in the form of cults, some illegal, others legal, and festivals like Saturnalia and the festival of Jonas and in dinner parties and games.
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Kate:
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Colin:
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Faith:
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Quinn:
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