Roman Religion Culture

Question 1

what did a sacrifice embody?

Answer 1

had to embody life in some form- bc life = energy, and divine energy is necessary to answer the prayer

Question 2

what was used for sacrifice?

Answer 2

animals, small cakes, flour mixed with salt, flowers, honey, cheese, fruit, wine, milk

Question 3

what happened when an animal was sacrificed?

Answer 3

most vital parts (heart, liver, entrails) and carcass (more appetizing part) was eaten at the time by those present

Question 4

augary

Answer 4

science of taking the omens

Question 5

what animals would be sacrificed at temple?

Answer 5

pig, sheep, bull or all 3 (the suovetaurīlia)

Question 6

what happened after an animal was killed?

Answer 6

the vital organs were inspected by the haruspicēs, people who claimed they were able to tell from marks on organs whether the omens were favorable or not

Question 7

what was the most popular form of augury?

Answer 7

auspicium (taking of the auspices) can be described as bird watching (avis- bird + spectare- to watch), auspex based predictions upon number of birds seen at particular time, direction of flight