Rome - Haruspex Flashcards
1
Q
Of what origin were the Haruspex?
A
Etruscan
2
Q
What did a Haruspex specialise in?
A
Reading the entrails of sacrificed animals and was consulted at important sacrifices such as festivals and battles
3
Q
What would a Haruspex do to begin with?
A
Watch how the animal fell to the ground once it was killed, he would then examine the smoke and flames when the sacrificial animal was burnt on the altar
4
Q
What would a Haruspex do to finish?
A
Read the entrails of the animal
5
Q
Which entrails was most important?
A
The liver
6
Q
What would a Haruspex check when reading the entrails?
A
If there were any abnormalities, such as blood spots on it’s surface
