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State Religion (Sacrifices (Principle of sacrifice was that worshipper…
State Religion
Sacrifices
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In return, hoped that the god would look kindly on him in future
E.g. farmer might sacrifice to Ceres before harvest or sailor might give offering to Neptune before sea voyage
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Milk, cheese, fruit or cakes often given
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On that day, he went to market to buy animal
Animal had to be perfect, without any blemish
Certain animals were normally offered to specific gods, e.g. heifer often given to Jupiter
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Led it through streets to temple - if animal didn't go willingly or stumbled, seen as bad omen & might start process again with new animal
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Overseen by a priest, who covered his head with folds of toga
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Animal's head sprinkled with wine & mola salsa (sacred bread baked by Vestal Virgins) while priest said prayer
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Soothsayer examined innards to look for omens - if discoloured or mishapen, bad omens declared
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If omens were good, process continued
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Temples
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To symbolise this, 'cult statue' of divinity housed in main room of temple (cella)
Only reason worshipper might enter temple would be to admire statue & leave gifts (e.g. jewels, precious ornaments & flowers)
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Outside its front was altar where animals led to sacrifice - had to be done outside so that all blood could flow away into ground
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