Rome - Sacrifices - Preparation Flashcards
1
Q
Who would lead the ceremony in state sacrifices?
A
A pontifex
2
Q
Who would lead the ceremony in a smaller sacrifice?
A
A private citizen
3
Q
What would all participants ensure before starting and why?
A
That they were clean in order to not pollute the sacrifice
4
Q
What would they do to the animals horns or tail (if it had any)?
A
Glide the horns or tie ribbons to the horns/tail
5
Q
Why did flute players join the procession?
A
In order to obscure any noises that may scare the animal
6
Q
What would the presiding priest veil his head with?
A
His toga
