Lydia a Tale of the Second Century Tr From the German of Herrman Geiger
Lydia a Tale of the Second Century Tr From the German of Herrman Geiger
Hermann Geiger
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But the heart of the animal, and well-arranged entrails, gave more hope for a happy termination of the war. The future was ascertained in this manner, and those parts of the victim which belonged to the gods were sprinkled with flower, wine, and incense, and placed upon the flickering embers. Upon this, the people ap- proached and laid down their gifts, which were also burnt in honor of the gods; amongst these offerings were the most costly gold and silver ornaments. But as this day's sacrifice... was too important for only * More advanced Physiology can give a reason why tho liver was looked upon as the seat of mysterious signs or omens. THE TEMPLE OF JUPITER. 85 one bull to serve, so the heathens sent Jupiter a countless number of heifers, the principal of which were to be offered to the gods, others for the priests, and the re- mainder for the people, who sat down round the temple waiting for the feast, with the music of pipes, cornets, and flutes. The feast at an end, prayers were said aloud, the wine was handed round, and then the people were dismissed with the words, "You are allowed to depart in peace.
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