Editing Ritual purification (section)

==Ancient Rome==
The [[Ancient Rome|ancient Romans]] performed [[Washing|ablution]]s as part of their [[Religion in ancient Rome|religious and daily practices]], often using water to purify themselves before engaging in sacred rites. [[Macrobius|Macrobiu]]s mentions the ritualistic use of ablutions in his work ''[[Saturnalia (Macrobius)|Saturnalia]]'', highlighting their role in maintaining spiritual purity.<ref>Macrobius, ''Saturnalia'', III.2.6.</ref> Similarly, [[Ovid]] references ablutions in his ''[[Fasti]]'', describing their importance during religious festivals and ceremonies.<ref>Ovid, ''Fasti'', IV.7.78.</ref> These practices underscored the significance of cleanliness and ritual purity in [[Culture of ancient Rome|Roman culture]].  

[[Reconstructionist Roman religion|Modern practitioners of the ancient Roman religion]], such as those in the Pietas Comunità Gentile and Nova Roma community, continue to observe ablutions as part of their reconstructed rituals, emphasizing continuity with traditional Roman customs.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.novaroma.org/nr/Ritual_purification |title=Ritual Purification |author=Nova Roma |website=Nova Roma |access-date=9 December 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Barbera |first=Giuseppe |title=Pietas: An Introduction to Roman Traditionalism |year=2021 |publisher=Mythology Corner |location=Rome |isbn=9780981759616}}</ref>