Rome - Sacrifice - Sharing Flashcards
What happened once the animal was killed?
The feast began and the Romans ensured that none of it went to waste
Who had to receive their share first?
The God they were honouring
What would the priest utter in his prayer to the God?
The Gods name and the reason for the sacrifice
What did the Haruspex do?
Read the entrails of the animal for omens and then it was cooked and offered to the Gods
What was done with the remaining meat?
It was cut up, cooked and shared with the wider community
In what order did people get to eat in a state sacrifice?
First Priests, then senate, other elite citizens and so on
In what order did people get to eat in a private sacrifice?
Only the participants of the sacrifice would share the meat
What did the sharing of the meat stress?
The communal spirit and benefits of a sacrifice to those who participated
Why was it a further benefit to sacrifice animals for the participants?
Meat was not a common part of the Roman diet
