SATURN

an ancient Italian deity, believed to have first appeared in Italy in the reign of Janus, to instruct the people in agriculture, gardening, etc., and to elevate them generally. He was elected to ’ share the government with Janus, and his reign came to be sung by the poets as ‘the golden age.' His festival, the “ Saturnalia ” was a season of unrestrained mirth and freedom for both Roman citizens and their slaves. Under the Caesars it came to last seven days, and during that time no work was done, and masters even waited at table on their slaves 1 In the last days people exchanged presents Schiller, with each other.