The ghosts of the ancient Romans are referred to as shades of the dead, who were honored or propitiated by means of festivals throughout the year. There were several types of Roman ghosts, particularly Manes (Di manes), Lares, and Lemures. The ghosts were also known as umbrae (which translates as 'shades', as in "umbrella"), imagines, and species. There were two main festivals to celebrate the ghosts of the dead, which were the Parentalia and the Lemuria. During the 10 day Parentlia most business, etc. was shut down. This took place in cemeteries. The Lemuria was 3 days long and took place in the home. Romans often performed rituals for the dead, which sometimes included offerings. There is no definite fact that says that Romans belived in ghosts, but they definitely celebrated them.
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