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Suovetaurilia

1. Introduction of Suovetaurilia Relief This marble relief shows suovitaurilia, a typical sacrificial ritual in ancient Rome. The scenes depicted on the relief are vivid, showing an important aspect of the religious life of the Romans. The name of the Suovetaurilia ritual comes from the three animals sacrificed: pigs (Sus), sheep (Ovis) and cattle (Taurus), […]

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