(1) Roman: Preperation

Question 1

1. In a state sacrifice who would lead the ceremony
2. In a smaller sacrifice would would lead the ceremony ?

Answer 1

1. A pontifex
2. Private citizen

Question 2

How would chosen citizens prepare for a sacrifice ?

Answer 2

1. Ensure they where clean as to not pollute the sacrifice
2. Dress in their best clothes

Question 3

What happened to the animal first ?

Answer 3

Gilding the horns, if it hand any, or trying ribbons to it’s tail and horns

Question 4

Once the first stage of the preparation was completed what would happen ?

Answer 4

Attendants would lead the animal to the Altar ( a good omen was if it went willingly)

Question 5

What would the presiding priest do during the procession?

Answer 5

Veil his head with his toga

Question 6

How would they keep the animal calm during the procession ?

Answer 6

Flute players would obscure any noises that could scare the animals