Rome: Preperation Of The Body Flashcards
1
Q
Where Roman burial practices similar or different to Greeks ?
A
Similar
2
Q
What would Romans try and do right before the death of the deceased ?
A
Capture their last breath with a kiss
If at home those present would then call out the deceased name
If a person died unaccompanied this would be done upon burial
3
Q
What happened after the deceased died V
A
Body was washed and perfumed then dressed in the deceased finest clothes
A coin was placed on the mount of the deceased for the ferryman Charon
4
Q
If a family was wealthy what would happen after the body was prepared ?
A
The body was placed in an atrium for eight days
Giving the family and friends a chance to pay their respects and women of the house would lament during this time
