Praising One Of The Twelve.. One of the "Dii Consentes" A part of the Aventine Triad Essentional in our funeral Rites Standing on Aventine hill Gathered to fulfill the rite.. Standing on Aventine hill Performing the Rites of Ceres Rites of Ceres Rites of Ceres In opposition to the ruling elite We kept sacred to honour her right We are "Plepians" - self conscious men May our crops grow great So we can feed our children, and fight our wars! Standing on Aventine hill Gathered to fulfill the rite.. Standing on Aventine hill Performing the Rites of Ceres Rites of Ceres Rites of Ceres May we love our loved ones So that others can die! In the end, when life is lived And only d**h is real; We chant for you - Ceres! Performing the Rites of Ceres