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Ancient Roman Animal Sacrifices: Rituals, Attire, and Offerings

Explore the fascinating world of ancient Roman animal sacrifices, from the attire of the participants to the rituals and offerings involved. Discover the significance of wreaths, altars, and the role of music in these ceremonies.

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Ancient Roman Animal Sacrifices: Rituals, Attire, and Offerings

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  1. The man who was going to kill the animal wore a belted skirt. Priests covered their heads with the fabric of their toga. His axe had a blunt side for stunning the animal and a sharp side for killing it. The animals were decorated with wreaths of leavesand ribbons. An animal sacrifice started with a procession. The animal was brought towards the altar. Sacrifices were made outside temples in the open air. A fire was lit on top of the altar, ready to burn the meat from the sacrifice, and send it up to the gods as smoke. Pipers played music to cover any “unlucky noise” that could ruin a sacrifice. Offerings of water and wine, called libations, were poured onto the altar from small dishes.

  2. Romans bringing an ox to sacrifice

  3. The Emperor, Marcus Aurelius, making a sacrifice

  4. A Roman family sacrificing food and drink

  5. Drum-shaped altar from Roman Delos Ribbons Ox heads Garlands of fruit and leaves

  6. Red sandstone altar from Roman Chester On the top, a dish shape for burning offerings Faded inscription to Jupiter On one side, a libation jug On the back, a libation dish

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