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Though black and white are not colors in the scientific sense, they are so regarded in decoration and in ritualistic use, and therefore have their place in the present investigation. Black has been treated only as opposed to white, since it is connected only with the underworld and the full discussion of that obscure phase 'of religion, with the colors belonging to it, is beyond the scope of this article.
The employment of gold in ritual seems clearly due to its color, not to its value or its other qualities as a metal; hence it is legitimately included in this discussion.
It may seem strange that so important a color as luteus, used in marriage ceremonies, has been omitted, but a brief investigation showed that, in order to determine its meaning, a careful consideration of the relation between the cult of Vesta, the duties of the Flaminica Bialis.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book investigates the significance of color in traditional Roman religious practices. The author discovers numerous instances of color use and ceremonial regalia in Ancient Roman religious ceremonies and digs deeper to uncover the meaning behind their usage. Primarily, this book analyzes red and purple hues and shows their symbolic connections to Roman deities like Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn. Providing a solid historical basis, the author interprets the colors' meanings and their role as representations of Roman religious beliefs and practices. Additionally, this book explores scarlet's medicinal use and its appearance in hunting traditions. Ultimately, the author concludes that these colors held both religious and practical significance to the Romans, influencing their mythology, clothing, and even medicine. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9780282062972_0
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