Who were the ancient rome chariot races in honor of?

Answer 1

The chariot races were held during religious festivals which included ludi (games) circenses. These games were named after the Circus Maximus, Rome's chariot race track because they were held there and included chariot races. These were the Ludi Romani, in honour of Jupiter (it originally lasted one day and was later extended to three days and to eight days), the equirria, which was held twice a year in honour of Mars, the Ludi Consulalia the festival in honour to Consus, a god who was a protector of grains and of secret councils, which was held twice a year and the Floralia, which lasted six days, in honour of Flora, the goddess of flowers. These games also included other events, such as acrobatic displays, dances and theatrical competitions (ludi scaenici).