other cult images of Saturn, the statue of the god in the interior was veiled and equipped with a scythe. The image was made of wood and filled with oil. The legs were covered with bands of wool which were removed only on December 17, the day of the Saturnalia. On this feast day, slaves were allowed temporary freedom and family members exchanged gifts. See also List of Ancient Roman temples References Further reading Gjerstad, Einar. 1962. “The Temple of Saturn in Rome. Its Date of Dedication and the Early History of the Sanctuary.” In Hommages à A. Grenier, Edited by Renard, M. Collection Latomus; LVIII, 757-762. Berchem-Bruxelles: 61 Av. Laure. Pensabene Perez, Patrizio. 1984. Tempio di Saturno. Archittetura e decorazione. Roma: De Luca. External links High-resolution 360° Panoramas and Images of Temple of Saturn | Art Atlas Temple of Saturn at digitales Forum Romanum by Humboldt University of Berlin 5th-century BC religious buildings and structures 3rd-century religious buildings and structures Roman temples by deity Saturn (mythology) Saturn Defunct banks Rome R. X Campitelli