Stage 19 Culture Flashcards

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why was the annual spring festival for Isis so important for the Romans -

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because its crucial to Rome’s food supply

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describe what was going on in the festival -

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dancers
musicians
people playing pipes/trumpets

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3
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Who was the son of Osiris -

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Horus

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4
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Who was the brother of Isis -

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Osiris

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5
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what was a cella -

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sanctuary

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who were the Isiaci-

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members of a special fellowship of Isis`

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two facts that Isis was worshipped in Pompei -

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sacred objects were found along with their bodies

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what was the place of women in the worship of Isis -

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they had the same rights as men

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