Lupercalia’s Love Lottery

Write a story based on the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, where names were drawn to pair couples.

Preceding modern Valentine’s Day was an ancient matchmaking lottery during Lupercalia, a festival in Roman times. Write about this historical event but add your own twist. Was the result of the lottery always a happy union, or were there cases of unrequited love and heartbreak?

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