inferiae (Meaning)
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inferiae (n. pl.)
Sacrifices offered to the souls of deceased heroes or friends.
Synonyms & Antonyms of inferiae
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inferiae Sentence Examples
- The Romans offered inferiae, sacrifices to the dead, to appease their spirits and ensure their well-being in the afterlife.
- Funerary rituals often included inferiae, such as the offering of food, drink, and personal belongings to the deceased.
- The type and quantity of inferiae varied according to the social status and wealth of the deceased.
- Inferiae provided a means for the living to express their grief and maintain a connection with the departed.
- Animals, such as sheep and pigs, were commonly used as inferiae in Roman religion.
- The act of offering inferiae was believed to grant the deceased protection from malicious spirits and ensure their safe passage to the underworld.
- Inferiae were sometimes buried with the deceased or placed on their tomb.
- The offering of inferiae was an important part of Roman funerary practices and reflected their beliefs about the afterlife.
- Some inferiae were specifically intended to appease the spirits of those who had died untimely or violent deaths.
- The custom of offering inferiae persisted throughout Roman history and was eventually adopted by other cultures.
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Sacrifices offered to the souls of deceased heroes or friends.
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The Romans offered inferiae, sacrifices to the dead, to appease their spirits and ensure their well-being in the afterlife.
Funerary rituals often included inferiae, such as the offering of food, drink, and personal belongings to the deceased.
The type and quantity of inferiae varied according to the social status and wealth of the deceased.
Inferiae provided a means for the living to express their grief and maintain a connection with the departed.
