Roman: Haruspex

Question 1

What is the origins of the Haruspex?

Answer 1

Etruscan origin

Question 2

What did the Haruspex specialize in ?

Answer 2

Reading the entrails of sacrificial animals and was consulted at important sacrifices such as festivals and battles

Question 3

How did a Haruspex carry out their role ?

Answer 3

Watch how the animal fell to the ground as ur die
Examine the smoke and flame when the animal was burned at the Altar
Read the entrails of the animal

Question 4

1. What was the most important part of reading the entrails for a Haruspex?
2. What equipment was used ?

Answer 4

1. Liver
2. A model liver which is a guide to reading it

Question 5

What would a Haruspex check for ?

Answer 5

Check it consistency and see if it had any abnormalities such as blood spots on the surface